Roads
Family recovering from crash
A HEAD-ON crash on the Princes Highway has reminded Colac’s Russell Whiteford that drivers “can never be too careful”.
Crossings plan for main street
TRAFFIC jams in central Colac could become common under a Colac Otway Shire Council plan for six Murray Street pedestrian crossings and 40kmh speed limits.
Lower speed limits on Great Ocean Road
AUTHORITIES have permanently reduced speed limits by 10 kilometres an hour through Great Ocean Road towns.
No money for Colac bypass
ROADS Minister Terry Mulder says civic leaders’ plans for a Colac bypass have no financial backing from the State Government.
Endure an online traffic accident
LORNE and the Surf Coast feature in an interactive campaign to push the road safety message to young people.
Deadly intersection still causing chaos
A NOTORIOUS Princes Highway intersection has continued to cause traffic chaos despite efforts to improve visibility.
Speedsters risk road workers’ lives
POLICE say speeding motorists are risking the lives of road workers building the Princes Highway duplication.
Migrants learn to drive with volunteer teachers
A COLAC volunteer-led learner driver program has expanded to include Australian drivers as well as migrants.