Articles by Alison Martin
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.
Colac’s top Christmas lights earn accolades
Judges have picked the top Christmas displays for Colac and district, including one family’s homemade snow machine.
Otways project will help jobless and environment
YOUNG Colac and district jobseekers could have a chance to gain work experience and an income in the Otways next year through the area’s first Green Army project.
Colac district wind farm construction begins early 2016
CONSTRUCTION of a Colac district wind farm will start early next year with a revised plan involving fewer turbines and a grid-connection change.
Gourmet network set to revitalise online showcase
COLAC region producers and food-based tourism businesses will host an innovative event to delight foodies and movie buffs in the lead-up to Christmas.
Chocoholics planning Forrest tourism venture
FORREST’S Mandy and Michael Bishop are set to realise a sweet dream they have had for 28 years.
Super-sized trucks could use upgraded Colac bridges
PREPARATIONS to bring supersized trucks into Colac highlight the need to investigate a heavy-vehicle bypass, community leaders say.
Travel agent enters guilty plea in fraud case
FORMER Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff pleaded guilty to 55 fraud-related charges in Geelong Magistrate’s Court yesterday.