Articles by Ruby Manson

  • Couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

    Dorothy and Colin Boyd’s Colac home is likely overflowing with cards today after the pair celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at the weekend.

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  • Pandemic didn’t affect recycling

    A regional waste and recycling chief says the COVID-19 pandemic has had minimal impact on Colac and district recycling.

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  • Be patient with pets

    Colac and District Dog Obedience Club’s Terry Stephens says it’s important for people to be patient with their animals as they adjust to life after lockdown.

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  • Prices stay firm at Colac sale

    Quality to quality prices remained relatively unchanged at Colac’s weekly fat cattle market.

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  • Musicians share skills with district students

    Colac district’s rural schools can delve deeper into a music curriculum thanks to a Creative Workers in Schools program.

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  • Wall documents COVID

    Gellibrand’s Dorthe Koorn has transformed a hall in her house into a mural documenting her COVID-19 experience.

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  • Cleaner shortage along coast

    Apollo Bay accommodation providers say a lack of cleaners for the towns holiday rentals is a symptom of the town’s housing crisis.

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  • Gardens welcome rain, but roads flood

    A summer deluge would have pleased Colac and district gardeners, but rain has also caused roads to flood in the city.

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