Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • MP demands answers on Bluewater delays

    Colac’s unfinished Bluewater centre redevelopment has already cost ratepayers $3 million more than they expected, and community leaders are demanding answers.

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  • $1M election pledge for city streetscape

    Colac’s central shopping streetscape could receive a multi-million-dollar upgrade, with Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson committing almost $1 million towards a CBD beautification project if she is re-elected.

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  • Traffic light petition ready for parliament

    Colac’s Ruth Spokes has been overwhelmed by community support, with more than 2500 people signing her petition calling for traffic lights at a busy highway intersection.

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  • CRISIS TALKS: Mayor calls urgent meeting to help dairy sector

    COLAC OTWAY Shire’s mayor has called an urgent meeting of councillors today to start planning how a united approach can lessen the impact of the south-west dairy crisis.

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  • CASH SPLASH: $25 million for Great Ocean Road

    The Federal Government’s budget has boosted funding for two vital tourist routes, and residents are thrilled.

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  • PASSING LANES: Budget win for district motorists

    THE FEDERAL Government has committed $5 million to build passing lanes between Forrest and Apollo Bay as part of its $345 regional roads package.

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  • COUNCIL BUDGET: Rate increase capped without service cuts

    COLAC and district homeowners will face an average council rates and charges increase of about $45 next financial year, with rating increases capped at 2.5 per cent.

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  • STAGE THREE: Colac faces tougher water restrictions

    COLAC, Lorne and Apollo Bay will face stage three water restrictions from May 1 as water storages plummet in “unprecedented dry conditions”.

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