Articles by Alison Martin
Council quarry appeal queried
A frustrated landowner has asked why Colac Otway Shire Council is spending ratepayers’ money on taking a business to a tribunal instead of going to the State Government to resolve an issue.
Council to seek feedback on amphitheatre proposal
The community will have an opportunity to have its say on the idea of an amphitheatre in Colac after a close council vote on the proposal.
Council limited with look
Colac Otway Shire Council wants the entrances to Colac to look attractive, but it has limited options to make improvements at Colac’s eastern outskirts.
Call to turn recycling crisis into council opportunity
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says Australia’s recycling crisis could provide the Colac district with employment and industry opportunities.
Authorities investigate slaughter
Firearm offences and an alleged slaughter of pigs at a community group’s shed in Forrest are under investigation.
Council finds $500,000 savings
Colac Otway Shire Council will have an extra half-a-million dollars to spend in next financial year’s budget, providing funding hopes for projects like new toilets at Cororooke.
Farmer wants transparency over wind farm plans
A Cooriemungle landowner is concerned that a new windfarm developer is trying to increase the height of its turbines to 200 metres without having to “be transparent” and notifying neighbours.
Order of Australia Medal for Lorne arts pioneer
Graeme Wilke OAM has witnessed a slow movement towards recognition of the arts and the enrichment it offers a community, and hopes one day it receives the funding it deserves.