Articles by Jackson Graham
Federal Government commits $26 million to coast
The Federal Government has committed more than $26 million for Colac district coastal tourism projects as part of the Geelong City Deal.
Everything is good in Colac; we feel a lot of support
Colac and district could see its population grow if a Federal Government plan for new migrants to move to regional areas goes ahead.
$800,000 injection for Colac’s Western Reserve
Colac’s Western Reserve will receive more than $800,000 of upgrades to the ground and lights, after the State Government awarded a grant for women’s football at the facility.
Shining a bright light on cancer awareness
Drivers and pedestrians on Colac’s Murray Street will notice about a dozen median-strip trees lit by pink lights at night, marking breast cancer awareness month.
Farm owner running for Labor
Labor has announced Freshwater Creek farmer and tourism operator Doug Johnston as the party’s Polwarth candidate for the state election.
Fire refuge proposal finds strong interest
A bushfire refuge and a new learning facility to attract researchers and tourists are among community-led ideas under consideration for a vacant State Government site at Forrest.
Ocean Road roundabout plan worries cafe owner
Cafe owner Paul Yates is worried about a proposed roundabout at Lavers Hill’s main intersection.
Yacht racing to return to lake after 13 years
Sailors will return to race on Lake Colac for the first time in more than a decade, with water now deep enough for rescue boats and bigger craft.