State Government
Community waiting for better transport
THE VICTORIAN election is less than three weeks away and Colac Otway Shire Council is repeating its call for a bi-partisan commitment for a better public transport service.
Teacher wants school support
A veteran Colac teacher is calling for the next State Government to focus on school programs including literacy support to dissolve disadvantage in the Colac district.
Colac health service loses youth worker funding
COLAC’S youth health hub is set to lose its youth worker only months after opening.
New playgrounds for Colac estates
COLAC children and visitors to the city will soon have two new playgrounds to enjoy.
Warnings on deteriorating road
POTHOLES, 18 warning signs and no plans to repair the deteriorating Timboon-Colac Road before Christmas continue to cause concerns, forcing motorists to travel at reduced speeds.
MP’s bypass speech sparks cash request
A STATE Government MP has contradicted his own Transport Minister and confused Colac Otway Shire Council after calling for Colac to decide on a bypass option.
Massive expansion for Colac lamb processor
POLITICIANS will converge on Colac today to announce a multi-million-dollar boost to fund a massive expansion of Australian Lamb Company’s meat processing plant.
Highway to open before winter
MOTORISTS should be driving on a duplicated highway between Geelong and Winchelsea by next winter, a new VicRoads time schedule says.