Articles by A Staff Reporter
New pool roof taking shape at Apollo Bay
Work to add a roof over Apollo Bay’s pool has had a slight hiccup but is on track to finish in the coming weeks.
Ford film crews shoot in Colac
Colac and district will star in another major advertising campaign, with Ford film crews dropping in this week to shoot commercials for the auto heavyweight.
Trader blasts roundabout plan
A Lavers Hill businessman is at odds with Regional Roads Victoria over plans for a roundabout in the town’s main intersection.
Sad farewell to Colac café
Colac Otway Shire Council is still on the hunt for a new tenant for Colac’s Botanic Café on the Lake, with disability employment provider genU set to shut up shop this week.
$1.3-million project boosts employment
A ripping re-saw system at a Colac manufacturer will help boost the city’s economy and create 15 new jobs.
Sudden shop closure was a shock for staff
The director of a Colac poultry shop has flown the coop without warning, giving staff less than 12 hours’ notice that their store would close permanently.
High hopes for Colac Gold Cup
Colac and district’s richest horse race will provide more than enough entertainment for everyone this weekend.
Unemployment hits historic low
Colac and district’s unemployment rate has dropped to a record low and continues to outperform the state and national averages, new statistics show.