Articles by A Staff Reporter
Upgrades go on despite snub
The Federal Government’s controversial sports fund has snubbed a Colac facility for a half-million-dollar grant, despite it being one of the country’s most deserving projects.
Colac’s Dimmeys outlet saved from closure
One of Colac’s major main street stores will remain open after an investor saved its retail chain from the brink of extinction.
Big turnout at beautiful Beeac
Dedicated volunteer Jennie Scott is Colac Otway Shire’s 2020 Citizen of the Year.
Bulla retail store a step closer
One of Colac’s largest businesses is continuing to grow and has accelerated plans for its latest expansion, which would provide Colac’s Murray Street with a facelift and tourism boost.
Otways campus gets green light
A Ballarat college’s proposed Otways bush campus has received the go-ahead from Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning department.
Bay’s reserve upgrade wishlist
Improved amenities for women’s sport and updated clubrooms are on the wishlist for tenants of Apollo Bay’s Recreational Reserve as they work towards drafting a master plan for the site.
Community responds to fire crisis
Colac and district residents have played their part in assisting the national and global effort to support the victims and volunteers affected by Australia’s bushfire disaster.
Fire Backup
A strike team of Colac firefighters received a hero’s welcome at Corryong this weekend, when they travelled to assist the threatened community battle blazes raging in north-east Victoria.