Articles by Scott Barnes

  • ‘Pathetic’ process angers home builders

    A COLAC district landowner says authorities have been “pathetic” in their handling of a process that’s blocking building in the Otways.

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  • Council finances blowout

    COUNCILLOR Chris Smith says a $2.78-million deficit has left him concerned about Colac Otway Shire’s finances.

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  • Councillors support less red tape

    A COLAC trader who installed new business signs in defiance of council rules has received support for calls to cut red tape on businesses.

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  • Disability HQ will employ 34

    AUSTRALIA’S new disability insurance scheme plans to move into a new $2-million office in Colac, employing 34 staff.

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  • Students head overseas for battle

    COLAC students will travel to Indonesia and Russia to compete in international robot battles.

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  • Retailers doing it tough

    COLAC retail businesses are doing it tough in “woeful” spending conditions, a Colac trader says.

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  • Otways bike trail in danger

    NEGOTIATIONS over the reopening of a Forrest bike trail are at a tipping point, with part of the trail in danger of permanent closure.

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  • Red tape hurting economy

    AN Otways business owner says a “crazy” building permit process is preventing growth and hurting the Colac district economy.

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