Articles by Ruby Manson
Ag business booming
A boom in Australia’s agriculture sector has been favourable for a Colac-based business, but has brought with it new challenges to negotiate. Greg Allan Farm Machinery and Colac Ag’s Jon Allan said rain in drought-affected northern Australia and better milk prices for Colac district farmers meant business was unusually good for this time of year. […]
Family’s passion for health inspires Telstra award finalist
A former Colac woman says her family’s history and passion for rural health has been driven her successful career and a recent award nomination.
Decorated Eagle to lead club again
The Western Eagles have called on decorated clubwoman Glenda Montano to lead the club’s developing A Grade netball side in 2020.
Bay eager for more funding for courts
Apollo Bay sportspeople want Colac Otway Shire Council to fund tennis and netball court upgrades for the town, after netballers paid for a partial upgrade.
Club waits for hay drive cash
The Timboon Lions Club hopes it will soon be able to reimburse transport companies almost $300,000 for carting hay to fire-affected communities.
Aussie netballer to boost Otway
A former Australian netballer could be the edge Otway Districts’ senior side needs to perfect its premiership formula for 2020.
Eagles coach to lead girls’ team
Re-appointed Western Eagles co-coach Craig Hardingham is gearing up for a busy winter after taking on a second coaching role leading the district’s up-and-coming junior girls’ footballers.
Admiral’s Joker aims for ticket to All Star Mile
Local trainer Kylie Vella says stable star Admiral’s Joker has what it takes to win the world’s richest mile race.