Articles by Scott Barnes

  • Tourist retreat is top business

    THE owners of an Otways tourism business say evolving with their clients’ needs is the secret behind their new status as Colac and district’s best business.

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  • Weekend fires prompt warning

    AUTHORITIES have warned Colac and district residents to be more cautious when burning off after an ominous weekend of fires across the region.

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  • Otways building might resume

    WANNON Water says it is exploring financial support to develop plans that could restart building in Otways towns in less than a year.

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  • Students volunteer overseas

    LAVERS Hill student Krystal Steen is preparing to travel to Asia to work with orangutans, continuing a tradition of overseas charity work at her school.

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  • Councillor might have broken law

    COLAC’S mayor Lyn Russell says Cr Chris Smith might have broken a state law that carries a five-year jail term by leaking council documents.

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  • Shire CEO defends pay packets

    COLAC Otway Shire Council’s chief has defended his executives’ pay packets, saying they have increased in line with the council’s other staff.

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  • Otways building at standstill

    NEW home construction will remain at a standstill across the Otways until authorities change state laws or install a network of sewers.

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  • Fine threat for business sign

    A COLAC businessman says he is “disappointed” Colac Otway Shire Council is forcing him to remove a promotional sign from his property.

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