Articles by Alison Martin
Thousands descend for coastal holiday
“NO VACANCY” signs are up as thousands of tourists descend on Apollo Bay, Lorne and coastal areas for summer holidays.
Welfare worry as Colac’s jobless rate hits 9.1 per cent
COLAC’S unemployment rate has hit 9.1 per cent, four points higher than in 2010 and more than three percentage points higher than the national rate.
Residents celebrate honour of top street
FORBES STREET residents are celebrating their efforts to maintain and improve their gardens and homes after claiming the honour of living in Colac’s Street of the Year.
Experienced business owner leads awards
COLAC OTWAY Business Awards co-ordinator Melanesia Carson will bring four years’ experience and a unique insight to her new role.
Family stays positive amid failing eyesight
COLAC’S Tammie Tevelein loves Christmas, but unlike the people who visit her street, she is unable to see her family’s festive display.
Community lights up and sings for Christmas
COLAC and district residents and business owners have rolled out metres and boxes of Christmas joy and festive spirit this year.
Anger at Birregurra path snub
BIRREGURRA’S Sarah Handscombe wants civic leaders to explain why they consider a gravel footpath in Colac acceptable but unacceptable for Birregurra.
Pipes are calling for Colac band members
MEMBERS of one of Colac and district’s oldest bands are drumming up support and calling out for new members to prevent the group from folding.