Articles by Alison Martin
Devastated farmers overwhelmed
A COLAC district farming family has been on an emotional “roller coaster” since more than half their dairy cattle died from a freak toxic reaction.
Mayor says teenager was in wrong
COLAC Otway Shire’s mayor says a youth councillor who questioned a senior council decision breached a council charter.
Intersection claims more victims
A DRIVER has failed to give way at a notorious Colac intersection, resulting in two people going to hospital.
Council sacks teenage volunteer
A 16-YEAR-OLD says she is devastated to lose her position on Colac Otway Shire’s youth council after a disagreement with the senior council.
Dry month for Colac district
COLAC was among the driest places in western Victoria in November, receiving half its average rainfall for the month.
MP joins phone tower fight
BIRREGURRA and Gellibrand residents are demanding temporary mobile phone towers remain in their towns during fire season, with the support of their federal MP.
A miracle whirlwind week
A COLAC district mother feels her late son-in-law is watching over his family after a “whirlwind” week including a national television appearance.
Colac typhoon appeal already helps victims
PHILIPPINES typhoon appeal organisers Richard and Jenny Van Niekerk say thousands of dollars of Colac donations are already feeding families.