Articles by Scott Barnes

  • Put education ahead of politics

    SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.

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  • Fracking fear for Otways

    COLAC district residents fear mining companies will mine for gas in the Otways, pumping chemicals underground.

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  • Corangamite MP calls for Rudd’s return

    CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has called for Kevin Rudd to replace Julia Gillard as Prime Minister, as the two-term MP battles to save his seat.

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  • New bar and restaurant overlooking ocean

    APOLLO Bay will have about 15 new jobs on offer after civic leaders approved plans for a bar and restaurant with ocean views.

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  • Last-minute call for rates cut

    COLAC community groups have made a last-minute call for Colac Otway Shire Council to slash a proposed rate rise to three percent.

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  • Activist says budget lacks detail

    A COMMUNITY activist believes Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget is “almost impossible” to scrutinise because of a lack of detail.

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  • Mexican march turns heads in Colac

    SHOPPERS in central Colac had to look twice this week when they saw a man in traditional Mexican clothes riding his horse down Murray Street.

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  • Lake debris threat to safety

    A COLAC rower fears semi-submerged metal and wood could cut people or damage expensive rowboats at Lake Colac.

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