State Government
Residents celebrate change to planning
OTWAYS landowners can celebrate a victory after the State Government’s introduction of new bushfire zone planning reforms cutting red tape to build homes.
Colac-Ballarat Road set for new surface
THE STATE Government has committed almost $1 million to improving a decaying stretch of the Colac-Ballarat Road between Colac and Cressy.
Colac businesses start water study
THREE major Colac businesses will study how they can cut water use, thanks to a State Government grant.
Help for ‘hidden’ disease, multiple sclerosis
LEISSA KELLY knows the issues facing people with multiple sclerosis first-hand, and she is “over the moon” more Colac district people will soon have access to support.
Green backs train campaign
GREENS Western Victoria candidate Lloyd Davies has backed a call by south-west coast mayors for extra train services for Colac and district.
Mayors join forces for train campaign
SIX MUNICIPALITIES, including Colac Otway Shire Council, have united to pressure the State Government to provide adequate public transport for south-west communities.
Hospital budget unclear
COLAC health services are yet to obtain government budget information despite being almost a month into this financial year.
New bus service links with Birregurra
BIRREGURRA residents will have access to a new weekly return bus service between Colac and Apollo Bay by the end of the month.