Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
New chief arrives at council
COLAC Otway Shire Council’s new chief executive officer Sue Wilkinson will experience her first monthly council meeting today, after starting her new role on Monday.
$400M wind farm on hold
THE FUTURE of Mt Gellibrand’s $400-million wind farm relies on the Federal Government maintaining its Renewable Energy Target.
Call for state cash to fund Central Reserve
COLAC Otway Shire Council has stepped up its pre-election push for State Government funding to redevelop Colac’s Central Reserve.
Ideas help manage symptoms
COLAC DISTRICT farmer Ken Shone is turning his “trial and error” experiences into practical, supportive advice for other people with multiple sclerosis.
Community support for Kenyan children
DEANS MARSH’S Mel Dellow is determined to rally community support to help a school in Kenya with basic resources Australian families take for granted.
Detours for travellers on Great Ocean Road
ACCESS to the Great Ocean Road’s coastal towns will be available next week despite roadwork causing closures between Apollo Bay and Lorne.
State MP confident about poll
POLWARTH voters have 100 days to make a decision on who they will vote for in the state election, with just two candidates wanting to represent them.
Tennis court proposal as bushfire last resort
A TENNIS court and community parks could become last-resort options for Colac district people caught in a bushfire.