Articles by Alison Martin
Abbott visits Colac to meet carers
LIBERAL leader Tony Abbott told Colac carers that women had a natural instinct to look after their family, but “for us blokes, it’s a learned skill”.
Businesses must unite for tourism dollars
COLAC Otway Shire’s new tourism leader says businesses must join forces to boost and take advantage of tourism opportunities.
Colac prepares for Kana Festival
ORGANISERS are finalising Colac’s 55th Kana Festival program in preparation for tomorrow’s street parade and entertainment.
Bumper weekend in Colac and district
COLAC district will host one of the biggest weekends on its 2012 calendar during the next two days with a feast of food, fish, fundraisers and festivals.
Australiana theme for Colac festival
CORKED hats, gum leaves and flags with the Union Jack and the Southern Cross will bring an Australiana atmosphere to Colac at the weekend.
MP moves on from leadership challenge
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says he has “moved on” from his party’s leadership challenge.
Dream inspires artist’s exhibition
A VIVID dream, complete with visions of the pieces he would create, has inspired Gellibrand artist John Golding’s next major exhibition.
Signs save council from fine and prison
SIX new environmental signs are part of a legal settlement which saved Colac Otway Shire from a $2-million fine and an officer’s jail sentence.