Articles by Scott Barnes
Councillor dumped from committees
COLAC’S civic leaders have dumped a councillor as their representative on five community committees.
Council reveals travel claims
COLAC’S civic leaders claimed almost $60,000 in travel expenses last financial year.
Police thank heroic lifesavers
POLICE have thanked two surf lifesavers at an Apollo Bay ceremony for their heroic attempts to save a drowning man.
Council looks at entrance options
COLAC Otway Shire Council is exploring options to avoid a bottleneck at Colac’s eastern entrance when workers finish a Princes Highway duplication.
Councillor missing in action
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Chris Smith has defended his decision to miss two thirds of the council’s briefings and workshops.
Toddler’s new life and new brother
COLAC district toddler William Reilly is out of medical isolation after a life-saving transplant in time to welcome a new brother.
Shire CEO rejects pay rise
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small has turned down a pay rise for a second time.
Cat loses leg in illegal trap
AN illegal trap has cost a family pet cat one of its leg and part of its tail