Articles by Jennifer Chiu
Costs rise with disability scheme
FAMILIES facing rising disability services bills are concerned a new insurance scheme could fail to cover extra costs.
Bypass decision delayed again
COLAC and district will have to wait at least another month for a decision on Colac’s bypass route after the issue divided civic leaders.
Asbestos concerns date back 11 years
ASBESTOS concerns have forced Timboon’s school to close more than a decade after a report recommended asbestos removal.
Councillors bypassed on bypass options
THE number of Colac bypass options for Colac Otway Shire councillors to consider has halved but the councillors are unaware why council officers have taken two bypass options off the table.
Channel and basin to boost Colac supplies
AUTHORITIES plan to build a new water basin east of Colac and tap into an existing channel to boost the city’s water supply.
Community club in jeopardy
AN Apollo Bay service club which has injected more than $400,000 into the community could cease to exist next month unless more people join up.
Winter rain ends restrictions
AUTHORITIES have lifted Colac and district’s water restrictions thanks to last week’s rain downpours.
Spotlighters target house
A COLAC district woman feared for her family’s safety after a shooter’s spotlight shone into her daughter’s bedroom.