Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Scooter users facing risks

    RoadSafe Otway will encourage Colac Otway Shire Council to make footpath access safer and easier for Colac’s motorised-scooter users, after hearing concerns at an education day this week.

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  • Council review might stay secret

    Colac’s Bluewater’s sports centre is set to host a diverse range of events including regional competitions, with the stadium redevelopment now complete.

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  • Public gets a share of high school site

    The Colac community can celebrate a “win”, with the State Government confirming it will give part of the former Colac High School site to Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Council ‘fine tunes’ CBD plan

    Central Colac’s first major streetscape upgrade in decades will include new footpaths and seating, a new park, and up-lighting on trees and heritage buildings.

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  • No early finish for fire restrictions

    The Country Fire Authority says fire restrictions aren’t likely to end until May after reviewing fire danger in the Colac district.

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  • Search for man ends after bush discovery

    The discovery of a Melbourne man’s body in bush at Irrewillipe has ended a search for a man wanted for questioning over an attack on a Colac Otway Shire councillor earlier this week.

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  • Coast residents call ‘health crisis’ talks

    Apollo Bay residents are demanding a solution to their town’s “health crisis”, with no overnight access to an emergency care doctor, and are poised to take concerns to the State Government.

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  • Fruit bat control plan possible for gardens

    Thousands of bats roosting in Colac’s botanic gardens are damaging historic trees and authorities are considering developing an action plan if the protected animals don’t move on soon.

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