Employment
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.
Couple fighting to stay in Australia
A COLAC couple is fighting to stay in Australia after officials ruled one of them was too old and had insufficient English skills to earn permanent residency.
$1m upgrade to create timber jobs
ONE of Colac’s biggest employers has announced a $1-million project which will create more than a dozen full-time jobs.
Unity could bring ‘massive’ opportunities
A BUSINESS expert says the Colac region has “massive” opportunities if businesses, community and bureaucracy listen to each other and work together.
Army career excites teenager
COLAC’S Ashlee Williamson could be in a war zone next year but she says she is excited for a career in the army.
Receiver confirms truck jobs lost
WETTENHALLS Group’s receivers have confirmed 65 Colac people lost their jobs as part of the truck company’s collapse.
Trucker denies Colac job losses
TRUCK company Wettenhalls has rejected union claims about job losses from its Colac depot.
Sixty-five trucking jobs at risk
TRUCK company Wettenhalls’ new owners could slash 65 jobs from Colac’s depot.
Twelve Apostles luxury hotel plan
A LUXURY hotel company and a shire council say a planned $20 million resort on the Great Ocean Road would create jobs in the region.