Obituary
Former hospital director remembered
Former Colac Area Health director of medical services Dr Ed Davis is being remembered for his gentle soul, willing smile and helping hand.
Tribute to the late Leo Embrey
On August 21, the Embrey family lost their patriarch, the Colac district lost a greatly respected business owner and community icon, and Essendon Football Club lost one of their proudest supporters.
A life of passionate creativity
Larger than life, irrational, and bordering crazy, Jose Luis Bayonas did it all, or at least attempted to, in his artistic career.
Father Bob a loyal friend
Father Bob Maguire was a local friend, fierce intellect and tireless community worker, his mate and Colac parish priest Fr Michael O’Toole says.
Aboriginal matriarch honoured
Apollo Bay’s Aunty Edna Arnold lived a life of love and devotion for all and strong pride in her Aboriginal heritage.
Tribute for Birregurra butcher
“G’day bud” are words that will continue to echo down the streets of Birregurra and live on in the memories of the town’s locals and the family and friends of a much-loved community stalwart.
Ex-politician dies aged 72
Former Federal minister and Colac-district farmer Peter Reith has died aged 72.
A life of many passions
Colac’s Evan Robb spent 95 years loving football and helping his community.