Articles by Alison Martin
High fire risks across Otways during summer
The eastern Otways look set for an increased risk of bushfire this coming fire season, with a late-season fire risk across south-west Victoria.
New council to deal with stadium inquiry
Ongoing delays with Colac’s $13-million Bluewater redevelopment will force the new, soon-to-be-elected council to deal with the findings of an overdue review as well as the problem-plagued stadium.
Two drivers airlifted after head-on crash
A 47-year-old Elliminyt woman remained in a critical condition yesterday after a head-on crash on a notorious section of the Princes Highway, west of Winchelsea.
Colac cinema lease could change hands
Colac’s cinema looks set to screen movies five days a week for a majority of the year under a proposed lease deal with a new operator.
Call for playground fence at Memorial Square
A fence around Colac’s Memorial Square playground could be a consideration for authorities preparing a master plan for the city’s iconic public space.
Roads are on candidate’s radar
Colac’s Janine Benson says accountability, roads and greater accessibility to Colac’s arts centre will be high on her agenda if she becomes a councillor in October.
Crafters need money for permanent home
Colac Woodcrafters’ Guild members have a site for their new home but need funding to make their dream materialise.
Demolition approved for Colac High School
The State Government is set to start demolishing all buildings at the former Colac High School site, except the oldest heritage building, in preparation for its “disposal”.