Articles by Brett Worthington
Colac Otway rates to climb 5.5%
Colac Otway Shire Council will inflict a 5.5-per-cent rate rise on ratepayers during 2011-12.
Coastal walking trails to lure tourists
A consultant will investigate five potential coastal walking trails to lure tourists to Apollo Bay and district.
Parking space proved a lifesaver
Colac’s Peter Devine wonders what his life would have become if it wasn’t for a vacant parking space outside a pharmacy.
CEO has vision for shire’s economy
Colac Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small hopes to create what he calls a “green-collar economy”.
Support for addicts ending
Services to help Colac’s recovering heroin addicts kick their habit will end within weeks.
Family’s mission gathers support
The district community has rallied behind a Colac family that will travel overseas to help their son regain his ability to walk.
Colac security camera cash in State Budget
Money to install security cameras in Colac’s city centre could feature in the State Budget.
Mission of hope for paralysed Colac youngster
A Colac couple will fly to the other side of the world in the hope of restoring their son’s ability to walk.