Articles by Alison Martin
Call out to identify late-night Lorne offenders
A dual-cab ute has been vandalised in a Lorne carpark, causing extensive damage, and anyone who witnessed the attack, or with information about the offenders, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or police.
Warnings follow wild Christmas weather
Colac SES unit controller Steve Tevelein is warning people not to camp or sit under trees or near rivers this weekend, after days of damaging wild weather.
Operation Roadwise targets drivers
Police have caught drivers committing more than 200 offences on Colac Otway and the Surf Coast over Christmas, and the targeted road safety campaign will continue into 2024.
Driver stable; locals urged to be vigilant
A 56-year-old Cooriemungle man is now in a serious but stable condition after a crash on the Colac-Timboon Road last Friday which left him with life-threatening injuries.
School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture
A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.
Employer recognises workers and support
After 42 years in business and now facing company liquidation, Colac’s Mick Fenn wants to set the record straight and recognise his employees and his supporters.
Russell ready to retire
After more than 52 years playing a key role in the production of the Colac Herald, Russell Beatty will step away from his career today which started with hot lead and newsprint, into semi-retirement with a focus on vinyl.
Apollo Bay loses Place of Last Resort
Apollo Bay no longer has a bushfire Place of Last Resort due to vegetation planted by state authorities on the dunes, despite the threat of a high-risk summer.