Articles by Scott Barnes
State Government backs away
THE State Government has distanced itself from controversial planning restrictions Council Otway Shire Council wants to implement.
Councillors can’t offer opinions
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small says regulations will prevent Colac Otway Shire councillors from offering opinions at a public meeting tonight.
Council launches Colac campaign
COLAC’S first video advertising campaign since 2008 launched last night and will broadcast on television, on Melbourne buses, online and at Colac Otway Shire’s visitor centres.
Council hoping to clear up ‘misinformation’
A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says a public meeting will provide a chance to clear up misinformation about council policies.
Colac teenager wins star search
COLAC teenager Thomas McGuane says winning the vocal section of a Geelong competition was an “amazing experience”.
Residents campaign against rates and red tape
ANGER over rising rates and increasing red tape has pushed 30 Colac Otway Shire residents to rally for change.
Students heading to Indonesia
COLAC students say an upcoming trip to Indonesia will boost their language skills.
Mayor expects little from budget
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Lyn Russell has low expectations for this week’s Federal Budget.