Articles by Mary-Lou Ciampa
Homelessness fear over rising fuel cost
COLAC district pensioner Penelope Lane says Federal Government budget measures, including a proposed fuel excise rise, could force her into homelessness.
Modelling career takes off in UK
FORMER Birregurra resident Fiona Falkiner’s modelling career is going from strength to strength after signing with one of the biggest New York agencies.
Cancer survivor backs plan for closer treatment
COLAC district cancer survivor Pam Payne says she could have travelled around Australia with the kilometres she clocked up driving to treatment over two years.
Egyptian tale excites students
STUDENTS walking like Egyptians will grace a Colac stage at the premiere of Trinity College Colac’s musical Aida tonight.
Hospital urgent care safe after cash boost
AN INCREASE in State Government health funding will secure around-the-clock urgent care services at Colac’s hospital for the next 12 months.
Stage extension for school show
SIMPSON Primary School’s biennial musical production will feature children singing in Spanish.
Mystery disease debilitates young mum
A FORMER Colac district woman is trying to find the cause of a mystery illness that has left her adult daughter bedridden and unable to move.
Kiwi exchange boosts gymnastic skills
AN EXCHANGE to New Zealand provided learning opportunities for Colac teen Toby McCarney and included a special meeting with the country’s leader.