Articles by Alison Martin
Leaders mark start of road work
FEDERAL MP Sarah Henderson says the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac will be an “enormous asset for the people of Colac Otway and south-west Victoria”.
Hopes for State Budget funds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she hopes tomorrow’s State Budget will include funding for Central Reserve, fire refuges in the Otways and improved train services for the region.
Call for new station in budget
OPPOSITION police spokesman Edward O’Donohue says Colac’s police station is “not fit for modern policing”, calling for the State Government to fund a new station in next week’s budget.
Lawyer campaigns for police upgrade
A LAWYER and former federal policeman is rallying support for a community committee to campaign for a new Colac police station.
Council to employ extra staff under budget plan
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will employ eight new staff including an extra seasonal local laws officer next financial year if councillors approve its draft budget.
Council plans lowest rate rise in 10 years
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is proposing the lowest increase in rates and charges in a decade while also budgeting for its second highest spend on capital works next financial year.
Council seeks new managers under restructure
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is recruiting for new general managers after an organisational restructure overhauled departments and responsibilities, making previous management positions redundant.
Colac cousins travel to Turkey for Anzac ceremony
TWO COLAC cousins will be part of history on April 25 when they join thousands of people at Gallipoli for the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing.