Articles by Ruby Manson
Week celebrates refugees
A Colac teacher has reflected on the enrichment families of diverse backgrounds have made to the community for Refugee Week.
Walkers boost multiple sclerosis fund
A Beeac family’s desire to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis has raised almost $900 for MS research.
Mother’s diagnosis inspiring daughters
Beeac sisters Rachel and Casey Parsons are racking up the kilometres this month to support multiple sclerosis research, a cause close to their hearts.
Eurack-born MP makes history
The weekend’s federal election was labelled an election of shocks, which was no exception for former Eurack woman Helen Haines.
Decision day looms for Pennyroyal Hall
Pennyroyal’s hall committee hopes to move be a step closer to restoring the beloved hall when Colac Otway Shire Council considers the building’s future this week.
Colac refugee faces an uncertain future
Since he was eight years old, Khadim Hussain has worked hard to make a life free of fear and persecution for himself and his family.
Crossroads upgrade on radar after crash
A concerned Irrewarra resident and emergency first responder is calling for safety upgrades to a district intersection following another crash.
Dairy shortage hits factory
Falling milk production in Australia has forced Fonterra’s Cobden factory to extend its annual dryer shutdown.