Immigration

  • Samoan solution for ALC: Colac lamb processor tackles staff shortage

    Forty new workers from Samoa will arrive in Colac next month to help replenish the workforce of one of the city’s biggest manufacturers.

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  • Apollo Bay man’s deportation cancelled at last minute

    “Would you believe that I signed the documentation on Monday to go to New Zealand… I think we’re all still a bit shell shocked about it all.”

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  • LET THEM STAY: District community fights for refugees

    COLAC and district residents and community leaders have demanded the Federal Government stop plans to deport refugees to offshore detention centres.

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  • NEW TEAM: Cricket helps new Aussies feel at home

    TWO of the Colac district’s newest Australian citizens say cricket has helped them blossom in their new homes at Apollo Bay.

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  • Family thanks Colac for rescue

    COLAC’S Nyibol Lual has thanked the Colac and district community for its financial support and ongoing efforts to bring her orphaned nephews and nieces to Australia.

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  • Asylum seeker pleas to remain in Colac

    COMMUNITY leaders are rallying to support an Iranian asylum seeker who has lived and worked in Colac for three years as he fights to stay in Australia.

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  • Philippines-raised woman at home on Alvie farm

    NEW AUSTRALIAN citizen Nenje Bourk says she feels a strong sense of belonging in her new home country.

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  • New citizens thrilled with life at Apollo Bay

    APOLLO BAY residents Jose and Gabriel Del Rosario are celebrating after becoming Australian citizens during a ceremony in Colac yesterday.

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