State Government
Gas mining meeting gains mixed response
A STATE Government gas mining consultation in Colac provoked mixed reactions from community members.
Apollo Bay school work starting to take shape
NEW BUILDINGS are taking shape at Apollo Bay P-12 College with a redevelopment set to finish at the end of the year.
Greens push for more buses in rural communities
THE VICTORIAN Greens say more frequent Colac district V-Line buses will make commuting easier for work, study and medical visits.
Council comparison website will be costly
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says ratepayers could foot the bill for updating a new State Government website comparing Victorian councils.
New police station on Mulder’s agenda
COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.
Hospital chief confident despite missing out on funding
COLAC’S hospital chief remains hopeful about funding despite failing to receive “big ticket items” in State Government budget announcements this week.
Highway upgrade cost revised to $362 million
UPGRADING the Princes Highway between Colac and Winchelsea will cost $153 million less than the state and federal governments previously estimated.
Residents call on government to bury Otways powerlines
A STATE Government project burying powerlines in the Otways is a good start for protecting communities in high bushfire danger areas, residents say.