Articles by Alison Martin
Thieves shatter family’s holidays
THIEVES have shattered a Colac district family’s plans for future camping holidays.
Birregurra meeting to fight mining
BIRREGURRA’S Leisa Gittings wants district residents to be aware of possible effects on Otways communities if mining exploration goes ahead.
Gaylard family will continue campaign
TIM Gaylard’s heartbroken family have vowed to continue his campaign against violence following his death while swimming in the Murray River.
Volunteer will help with debts
COLAC’S Robert Cox plans to spend his retirement helping people who are struggling financially.
Bulla’s $7-million plan for Colac
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods will invest $7 million in a new milk separation plant at the company’s Forest Street site.
New section for rail trail
THE Old Beechy Rail Trail will extend from Beech Forest to Ferguson after landowners agreed to allow access to their properties along the Otways ridge.
Christmas gifts stolen from home
THIEVES have stolen Christmas gifts from an Apollo Bay family’s home just two weeks after people stole household and personal items from the same home.
Colac train campaign gets support
COLAC civic leaders’ push for extra train services could become a state election issue, with south-west Victorian councils backing the campaign.