Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Vandals poison Lorne trees
COUNCIL workers will uproot a tree from a Lorne street after vandals poisoned it.
Eagles back on the winner’s list
OTWAY Districts coach Eva Vickers says she is proud of her team despite a five-goal loss to Western Eagles in Colac district netball.
Driver flees scene after Colac smash
COLAC police are looking for a motorist who caused up to $2000 worth of damage to a parked car before driving off.
Art will help drug recovery
A NEW Colac art course will provide therapy for people with drug and alcohol problems.
Personal tragedy reinforces safety message
VETERAN Colac truck driver Willy Watson says road safety is always on his mind.
Colac community garden inspires others
THE success of Colac’s community garden has inspired other towns to start similar projects.
Inquest vindicates ex-policeman
FORMER Colac policeman Peter Goonan says he feels vindicated after an inquest into Hugh Wilson’s death acknowledged claims of police corruption.
Extra care for cancer sufferers
A NEW wig bank will pamper Colac cancer patients.