Articles by Jennifer Chiu
Wetter May tipped after dry April
Colac and district rain watchers are predicting heavier downpours this month after a drier-than-average April.
Timboon school waits for funding
The Timboon P-12 School community says it’s heard nothing but deafening silence from the State Government since making a desperate plea for funding.
Otway residents reject bushfire zone buyback
Otways residents say they won’t abandon their homes despite living in a high-risk bushfire zone.
Resort and cabins part of Camperdown tourist plan
A high-end resort near Port Campbell and fishing cabins at Lake Purrumbete are among 20 suggestions to boost tourism at Camperdown and district.
Businessman criticises council response
The former president of Colac’s peak business group says Colac Otway Shire Council must admit its planning department has a public image problem.
Long Easter break boosts trade
A longer-than-usual Easter break had mixed fortunes for Colac and district tourism businesses.
CRF delay threatens power project
A saga over the sale of Colac’s CRF plant has threatened more than $1 million in funding for a Colac biogas project.
Special celebrations for Laurel club
Colac’s Laurel Club members had three reasons to celebrate ahead of Anzac Day.