Articles by Scott Barnes
Colac sex shop back on track
PLANS for a Colac sex shop are back on track at a new site in central Colac.
Burglars hit sports clubs
BURGLARS have targeted two Colac district football clubs, stealing money and alcohol in weekend break-ins.
Young father dies in crash
A YOUNG father who died in a car crash at Winchelsea was a lovable larrikin, his football club says.
Brewery toasts $100,000 expansion
FORREST’S brewery is so successful that its owners are planning to move to a bigger site, in an upgrade that could create 20 jobs.
Council will limit rate rises
COLAC’S civic leaders have moved to ensure future rate rises are lower than this year’s rate hike.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
New traffic plan for Colac
COLAC’S civic leaders have adopted a policy plan that could add six pedestrian crossings to Murray Street and introduce 40kmh speed limits across Colac.
Council delays salinity overlay decision
COLAC civic leaders came close to throwing out controversial new salinity restrictions this week, but a deadlock has instead delayed the process for another month.