Articles by Alison Martin
Officials reject council’s claim on high school site
THE STATE Government has rejected Colac Otway Shire Council’s claim over the former Colac High School, refusing to return the site to the community.
People with disabilities need help
A COLAC carer says authorities need to improve facilities and services for people with disabilities.
Councillor warns of 30% rate rise
A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says Elliminyt and Colac residents could discover a 30-per-cent price increase when they open their 2014-15 rates notices.
Council will look at Colac fuel price
COLAC civic leaders will investigate how the city can end its ongoing battle with high fuel prices.
Supermarket could create 200 jobs
A NEW $13-million Coles supermarket could create 200 jobs in Colac.
Driver deliberately struck pedestrian
POLICE say a machete-wielding woman in a four-wheel drive allegedly ran down a Colac woman during a pursuit through Colac.
Deaf and autistic but eager to work
COLAC’S Toby Lloyd is deaf and has autism but he is determined to overcome challenges to be part of the workforce.
Premier won’t commit to more trains
VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine says the completion of a passing loop at Warncoort, east of Colac, would allow for more train services between Geelong and Warrnambool.