Articles by Scott Barnes
Council scraps salinity mapping
FARMERS say a decision by Colac’s civic leaders to abandon controversial salinity restrictions is a “win for common sense”.
MP demands inquiry into shire CEO
A STATE MP has demanded an official investigation into Colac Otway Shire Council’s chief Rob Small, accusing him of treating councillors unfairly.
Election plea to fix lake
A LAKE Colac campaigner wants Corangamite’s election hopefuls to commit to dredging the lake to make it deep enough for water sports.
Councillor left out of legal advice
A PERSONAL dispute has led to Colac Otway Shire chief Rob Small excluding a councillor from legal advice.
Cheeseman to front voters at debate
CORANGAMITE’S two main federal election candidates will face Colac and district voters tonight when they go head-to-head in an election debate.
Buchanan back on council
APOLLO Bay’s Frank Buchanan says he is ready to resume his duties as a civic leader after winning a Colac Otway Shire Council vote countback.
PM visits Corangamite electorate
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says Colac district’s ongoing Princes Highway duplication shows Labor’s dedication to Colac and district people.
Video pitch to voters
EIGHT of Corangamite’s election hopefuls have made short videos to help Colac and district voters decide.