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Colac businesses want university partnership
A partnership between Colac’s biggest industries and a university could draw young professionals to the region, boost innovation and help more Colac and district residents get a degree.
Lack of progress at BP
A Winchelsea local government representative is disappointed with a lack of progress to refurbish the town’s closed BP service station.
Dob in a dumping ground
Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group wants to know the Colac district’s litter hot spots to help develop a plan to tackle them.
Push for access to health trials
Barwon Downs resident Jamie Bell is advocating for easier access to clinical trials for people in regional areas, saying it is an issue affecting people across the country.
Call to alter highway plan
Blue Church resident Colin Carter says new safety upgrades to the intersection in front of his home are welcome, but they miss the mark.
New actions to improve notorious intersection
The infamous Princes Highway “Blue Church” intersection is undergoing a major safety upgrade which aims to assist cars turning onto the highway at Nalangil.
Kinder finish likely 2020
A troublesome redevelopment of Colac’s Winifred Nance kindergarten has hit another snag, and Colac Otway Shire Council might not finish the build until next year.
Water works hurting business
A Colac business has said Barwon Water road closures and detours have led to a decline in customers, after having less than a week’s notice of the works.