Articles by Alison Martin
Residents want fire compensation guarantee
COLAC district residents are demanding a guarantee of compensation after the State Government dismissed calls to cancel a planned burnoff.
Rubbish and human waste disgust neighbour
APOLLO BAY’S Barb Henrikson is disgusted with tourists’ “lack of respect” for Marriners Lookout, which was a gift to the public from her parents.
Huge pothole causes traffic danger
A SIMPSON man is angry the safety of Colac district motorists and tourists has been at risk during the peak-accident Christmas period.
Tourists sleep in cars on coast
APOLLO BAY has experienced a massive population surge and survived.
Apollo Bay set to be seafood destination
THE APOLLO BAY community expects its first seafood festival will place the town “on the map” as a seafood destination.
Beechy train’s adventure
A BEECHY Train has proved its appeal to people of all ages and abilities, taking its two oldest passengers on a round trip between Gellibrand and Dimont.
New bin would solve battle over park litter
A COLAC woman has picked up rubbish twice a week for the past 17 years at a community park because authorities will not provide a bin.