Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Push to reopen popular waterfall attraction
An unrelenting community call to reopen an Otways’ waterfall to the public is gaining momentum again, with the issue back on table for local authorities to consider.
Proposal for Colac’s growth
Colac district residents have proposed 10 areas for residential development to allow for Colac’s population growth of 12,000 forecast over the next 30-plus years.
Cash machine fault causes anguish
A Colac woman who lost hundreds of dollars in a faulty automatic teller machine this week has been reunited with her money thanks to local bank staff.
Push for new soccer home
Colac could have purpose-built soccer pitches at the city’s former high school site if a Colac Otway Shire Council officer’s proposal goes to plan.
CEO recruitment has cost $50,000
Colac Otway Shire Council has already spent $50,000 in its attempt to appoint a new CEO but it could cost ratepayers thousands of dollars more before it reaches a decision.
Major Colac company completes massive solar project
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company has completed a $2.4-million investment in solar energy, which is part of a long-term and environmentally focused strategy to deal with rising energy costs.
Resident wants urgent action to stop crashes
An Otways resident who lives on a notorious hair-pin bend on Colac-Lavers Hill Road says there is a crash there at least once a week and authorities must make safety improvements.
Crash on notorious bend
Another serious crash on a notorious hair-pin bend on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road has forced the road’s closure for the second time in 12 months.