Articles by Alison Martin
Food-tourism trend drives Colac visitor boom
AN INCREASING influx of visiting diners could boost Colac and district’s reputation and future tourism opportunities as a foodies’ destination.
Council will recognise teenager
COLAC teen Taylah Walters says she’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council will recognise her work and achievements as a youth councillor during 2013.
Probe into $2-million blowout
COLAC Otway Shire Council will launch an internal inquiry into the Bluewater Fitness Centre’s $2-million budget blowout, which a councillor has described as “financially irresponsible”.
Push for five daily trains
COLAC Otway Shire Council wants five passenger train services a day each way between Warrnambool and Geelong.
Bluewater upgrade blowout
COLAC’S Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment could be up to $2 million over budget, forcing Colac Otway Shire Council to find extra cash.
Man stabbed in bizarre attack
APOLLO Bay police say the family of a man stabbed at an Otways holiday house are “traumatised and in shock”.
Jewellery stolen, house trashed
AN Apollo Bay woman says thieves stole her jewellery and trashed her home during parties while a “trusted friend” looked after her property.
Teenager thankful for support
COLAC teen Taylah Walters says an “overwhelming show of public support” has reaffirmed she deserves recognition for her work as a youth councillor.