Articles by: A Staff Reporter
Unique Forrest signs fall victim to thieves
Residents should be on the lookout for unique road signs stolen from Forrest, while a thief has helped themselves to a school’s plants at Apollo Bay.
Big new warning for Murray Street motorists
A Colac road safety activist has welcomed new speed limit signs at Colac West and says they will improve safety for road users.
Delays frustrate sports clubs
Colac’s baseball and soccer clubs are frustrated by slow progress in making their dreams of purpose-built facilities at the former Colac High School site a reality.
Summer reprieve for cafe
Disability support service GenU and Colac Otway Shire Council are in discussions about the future of Colac’s Botanic Cafe on the Lake.
Trinity principal excited for start
New Trinity College Colac principal Paul Clohesy is eager to meet as much of the school community as possible during his first term in charge.
Review reveals kinder contract process problems
Colac Otway Shire Council concedes it awarded the contract for the troubled Winifred Nance kindergarten renovation erroneously, following the findings of an independent review.
Frustration fuels road petition
Nearly 1000 frustrated residents have signed a petition to fix Apollo Bay’s road networks, as community unrest at the state of the region’s roads swells.
Town desperate for loos
A Kennett River café owner and the tourist town’s new MP say the Federal Government needs to deliver funding for the town’s permanent public toilets.
Former school site plans on hold for sale talks
Colac Otway Shire Council’s masterplan for the former Colac High School site is on hold, as it is at loggerheads with the State Government over acquisition of the land.
Family needs help after dad’s death
A Colac man is pleading for help to bring his sister and her seven children from Sudan to Australia, because he is anxious about their welfare following the death of the family patriarch.
Fighting mental health stigma
A new Colac men’s group is taking mental health seriously.
Tigers roar in Church Street
Colac’s Church Street has had its own taste of AFL grand final fever this week, with a diehard Richmond fan decking his house out in yellow and black ahead of tomorrow’s big game.
Road inaction angers motorist
A Gerangamete resident has expressed her anger at the state of one of Colac’s key arterial roads and is frustrated at VicRoads’ response to her concerns.
Show finds new recipe for success
Get your aprons on boys, the blokes’ chocolate cake competition is coming to this year’s Colac Show.
Kindergarten asbestos removed
Colac’s Winifred Nance kindergarten is clear of asbestos, but there’s still no timeframe for when children and teachers will be able to return to their redeveloped building.
Proud family moment for new Australians
An Egyptian family will cap off joining the Colac community tomorrowby becoming Australia’s newest citizens at a COPACC ceremony.
