Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Colac Police Station’s night opening hours to return within weeks
COLAC’S police station could be open 24 hours a day within a month with major work underway to improve security.
Travel agent disappears, money missing, clients left stranded
A COLAC travel agent has vanished, along with thousands of dollars of travellers’ holiday payments.
MP supports marriage equality
MARRIAGE equality supporters have praised Corangamite’s Liberal MP Sarah Henderson for backing marriage equality and a conscience vote for Coalition parliamentarians.
No opening date for pool redevelopment
COLAC’S Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment is unlikely to open by June 30, with Colac Otway Shire Council unable to confirm a completion date.
Councillors leave tense Colac Otway meeting
TWO COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors stormed out of a public council meeting this week with one councillor leaving after a colleague called for the police to remove him.
Loving big sister jumps in to help heart charity
SIX-YEAR-OLD Taneisha Goonan’s only wish for Christmas was to be a big sister.
Fast road work pleases trader
A COLAC business owner who raised concerns about highway duplication plans has praised contractors for completing the roadwork in less than half the scheduled time.
Price of petrol a concern
FEDERAL Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson has told companies supplying fuel to Colac “you are on notice, we are watching you”.