Charity
Car show’s winning formula
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the theory Colac Custom Car and Bike Show organisers have used to plan this month’s car show at Memorial Square.
Brother fights to save children
A COLAC Sudanese refugee is battling through the grief of losing his best friend and sister, whose death has left behind four children under 10.
Devastated farmers overwhelmed
A COLAC district farming family has been on an emotional “roller coaster” since more than half their dairy cattle died from a freak toxic reaction.
Woman’s family loses everything
A COLAC district woman’s family has lost all its possessions in the super typhoon which devastated the Philippines.
A miracle whirlwind week
A COLAC district mother feels her late son-in-law is watching over his family after a “whirlwind” week including a national television appearance.
Colac typhoon appeal already helps victims
PHILIPPINES typhoon appeal organisers Richard and Jenny Van Niekerk say thousands of dollars of Colac donations are already feeding families.
Typhoon distresses Colac doctors
COLAC doctors from the Philippines have spoken of their distress at seeing Super Typhoon Haiyan devastate their home country.
Family helps disaster victims
COLAC’S Richard and Jenny Van Niekerk feel blessed the Philippine children they have been helping to support for more than five years are safe following a natural disaster that has killed thousands.