Articles by Alison Martin
Call for new Colac lobby group
A PROMINENT business owner says Colac needs a non-political lobby group to lead the city’s future and promote growth.
Businessman criticises council
A PROMINENT Colac businessman says property owners are paying the price for Colac Otway Shire Council failing to encourage economic growth.
Town preparing for 6000 riders
THE Otways community of Gellibrand River remembers the “buzz” when 8100 cyclists and their crews rode into town 10 years ago and plans to re-create the celebration have started.
Footballer airlifted with fractured vertebrae
A 17-YEAR-OLD Colac district footballer has two fractured vertebrae and suffered temporary paralysis down his left side after an on-field incident during a weekend game at Birregurra.
Council defends out-of-town purchases
COLAC Otway Shire Council’s chief says the council is “committed to buying locally” despite only buying half its vehicles from shire businesses this financial year.
New cancer surgery saved farmer
CANCER would have killed Colac’s Ian McMillan if the shadow on his lung had developed five years earlier.
Business group sticks with leader
RE-ELECTED Colac business group president Tony Baldwin says providing a “very loud, solid voice” for businesses will be his priority.
Ratepayers’ money spent out of town
COLAC Otway Shire Council is under fire for spending ratepayers’ money out of town while the Colac and district economy struggles.