Education
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Government cash will help families
COLAC and district families are receiving a Federal Government financial boost this month before the start of the new school year.
Students in top one per cent
TWO Colac students will get their first choice of university courses after scoring in the top one per cent of Victoria’s Year 12s.
Politicians want Colac uni courses
COLAC’S rival federal politicians both say they are keen to discuss plans to deliver university courses in Colac.
Colac Otway and Deakin in plan to offer university courses in Colac
DEAKIN University could offer degrees in Colac, allowing students to attend lectures without leaving the city.
College creditors likely to miss out
OTWAY Community College’s administrator says the college’s employees and bank are the only groups likely to receive any money after the organisation’s sale.
Inspiring teachers aspire for prestigious award
THREE Colac district teachers are in the running to win an award for inspiring their pupils.
Teachers protest outside MP’s office
COLAC and district teachers have taken their calls for better pay and conditions to Polwarth MP Terry Mulder’s Colac office.
College chief loses job
OTWAY Community College’s temporary manager says it is “very close” to closing a deal to buy the college.