Writing
East Timor human rights struggle is unlikely inspiration for Colac family history book
Witnessing history in the making in East Timor has inspired a former Colac district man to delve into his own family’s history.
MURDER MEMOIR: Writing helps daughter deal with dad’s murder
A FORMER Colac woman has spoken of her surprise uncovering the background of the murder of her father 75 years ago.
By Kiel Egging
Gardens book a labour of love
FIRST-TIME author Helen Paatsch has sent her history of the Colac Botanic Gardens to the printers and now she just hopes “people will enjoy it”.
Footy fan features in almanac
A PASSION for writing about Collingwood football matches has helped Colac district scribe Luke Reynolds publish two articles in this year’s Footy Almanac.