Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Volunteer will help with debts
COLAC’S Robert Cox plans to spend his retirement helping people who are struggling financially.
Bulla’s $7-million plan for Colac
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods will invest $7 million in a new milk separation plant at the company’s Forest Street site.
New section for rail trail
THE Old Beechy Rail Trail will extend from Beech Forest to Ferguson after landowners agreed to allow access to their properties along the Otways ridge.
Christmas gifts stolen from home
THIEVES have stolen Christmas gifts from an Apollo Bay family’s home just two weeks after people stole household and personal items from the same home.
Colac train campaign gets support
COLAC civic leaders’ push for extra train services could become a state election issue, with south-west Victorian councils backing the campaign.
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”.