Articles by Ruby Manson
Partial fix for tower woes
A Colac district CFA captain says the partial opening of the Mount Gellibrand fire tower this summer is better than nothing, but not a solution.
COVID costs Colac hospital $2 million
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost Colac Area Health more than $2 million.
Colleges choose captains
Two Colac high schools have elected their college captains for 2021.
Shark spot closes beach
A shark sighting at Lorne forced the closure of the town’s main beach this week.
Colac film lovers start trickling in
Colac and district movie buffs have slowly started returning to the big screen, with plenty of cinema seats free after the recent easing of restrictions.
Fire extinguisher prevents tragedy
The quick thinking of a Birregurra resident has likely saved a man’s life after a car rollover this week.
Poetic response to cancer experience
Elliminyt’s Maureen Stahl has harnessed her gift with words to bring a message of hope to cancer sufferers and their families.
Cattle numbers up at store sale
Cattle numbers were well up at Colac Regional Saleyards’ final store sale of 2020