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.
Embracing a new lease on life
Bambra’s Rhonda Armstrong should have died in 2012. Now she’s relishing life. Find out why.
Organisations call for safe motoring this Christmas
Road safety organisations are urging Colac and district residents to travel safely this festive period.
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.
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.
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.
Hobby takes flight in lockdown
Colac’s Wayne Cahill has reignited a boyhood hobby in 2020 after a health scare and pandemic lockdowns.
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.