Articles by Ruby Manson

  • Big year ahead for rec reserve

    2021 will be a year of progress in restoring the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve to its former glory, its committee of management hopes.

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  • Embracing a new lease on life

    Bambra’s Rhonda Armstrong should have died in 2012.  Now she’s relishing life. Find out why.

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  • Organisations call for safe motoring this Christmas

    Road safety organisations are urging Colac and district residents to travel safely this festive period.

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  • Stay safe while camping

    With summer quickly heating up and more people heading camping, fire authorities are renewing calls for holidayers to be campfire safe.

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  • Christmas lights safety warning

    Colac’s CFA brigade captain has joined the call for people to celebrate Christmas safely this year with safe light use.

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  • Works will modernise Colac West PS

    Significant maintenance and refurbishment work scheduled for 2021 will bring Colac West’s school building into the 21st century, while retaining its historic charm.

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  • Hobby takes flight in lockdown

    Colac’s Wayne Cahill has reignited a boyhood hobby in 2020 after a health scare and pandemic lockdowns.

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  • Funding boost for Colac Area Health

    Colac Hospital will receive more that $1 million for new equipment and infrastructure, while Winchelsea and Lorne’s hospitals will also receive a cash boost.

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