Articles by Alison Martin
Colac’s 21-year-old supermum
A 21-YEAR-OLD carer of five children is proving parenting at a young age is no barrier to pursuing a career and following dreams.
Criticism saddens young mums
CRITICISM of Colac’s teen mums has “saddened and disgusted” two young mothers.
MP won’t provide mental health cash
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says providing more money for teenage mental health services in Colac isn’t the Federal Government’s responsibility.
Teenage pregnancy is state’s highest
COLAC’S teen pregnancy rate is the highest in the state, with 25 babies born to 15 to 19-year-olds in the past financial year.
A few steps from electrocution
A DISTRAUGHT Otways woman says she was just a few steps away from electrocution after trees brought down powerlines across her yard.
Asylum seekers find support in Colac
COLAC district children are among people to donate clothing and toys to asylum seekers who have arrived in Colac.
Asylum seekers relocate to Colac
COLAC has become the temporary home of about 50 Iranian asylum seekers.
Support for Colac lobby group
BUSINESS leaders and major employers have thrown their support behind an initiative to create a new lobby group to drive business and growth in Colac.