Articles by Alison Martin
Woman fears poison killed pet cats
COLAC’S Linda Scott has made an emotional plea to cat owners to “keep an eye on your cats”, after finding her two seven-month-old moggies dead in a laneway beside her house.
Gardens a fertile story source
COLAC’S Helen Paatsch can retell the story of a lakeside swing large enough to seat 30 children and an explosion that destroyed Lake Colac’s rotunda in the 1950s.
Discussions identify potential truck museum site
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is helping vintage truck collector Merv Brunt find a permanent home for his collection, but its potential location remains a secret.
Support but no cash for Lake Corangamite upgrade plan
A COMMUNITY plan to improve a reserve on the edge of Lake Corangamite has Colac Otway Shire Council support but no funding commitment.
Council comparison website will be costly
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says ratepayers could foot the bill for updating a new State Government website comparing Victorian councils.
Councillor is leader of commerce group
COLAC’S business group will have a new leader next week, with dairy farmer, church pastor and shire councillor Chris Smith taking on the top job.
Manufacturer buys Colac food factory
A NATIONAL food processor has bought a site in Colac, and the family-owned business plans to open for business next month.
New police station on Mulder’s agenda
COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.