Articles by Alison Martin
Drunks facing 72-hour eviction from central Colac
POLICE have new powers to ban thugs and drunks from Colac’s central business district for up to 72 hours.
Bad egg steals chooks from boy
WARRION’S Troy Missen was devastated on Christmas morning after discovering his chickens were gone, and he wants the “Grinch” responsible to return them.
Deluge dumps half month’s rain
AN overnight deluge has dumped almost half the average December rainfall on areas of Colac district.
Retailers ready for Colac Goes Off Sale
SHOPPERS are preparing for an exciting morning of retail therapy and bargain hunting with tomorrow’s Colac Goes Off Sale.
Stunning gardens open for Colac school
FOUR Colac district gardeners will open their gates to inspire fellow green thumbs and support a Colac school.
French dream might become reality
COLAC apprentice chef Jess Perkins’ “ultimate dream” of studying to be a patisserie chef in France could be about to become a reality.
Expo will highlight career options
FRIDAY’S 2012 Colac Otway Careers Expo will highlight the diverse range of employment and training opportunities for young people in the Colac region.
$80-million Lake Colac road plan
A COLAC businessman says his vision for an $80-million causeway across Lake Colac would create a truck bypass, recreational space and boost tourism.