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Services lacking at Colac West
Business and community leaders say urgent action is essential to address the lack of infrastructure at Colac West which is causing major problems for commercial growth in an area earmarked for business.
Donor’s decision saves lives
“I said to the nurse ‘will you hold his hand’, and she said ‘we will hug him, we will give him all the respect, he’s a hero, and we will treat him as a hero’.”
Coalition wants single body to manage Great Ocean Road
One authority will manage the Great Ocean Road if the Liberal-Nationals win government at November’s state election, prompting a call for bipartisan support for the commitment.
Former school lies abandoned
A Barongarook resident hopes for Colac and district schools to make use of the former Barongarook Primary School site as a teaching space.
Priest says it’s time to focus on migrants’ achievements
A Colac district community leader says the region’s African immigrants are “achieving great things” with the support of the wider community.
Greens pick candidate for election
The Greens have announced that general practitioner Courtney Gardner will stand for Polwarth at the upcoming state election.
Council quarry appeal queried
A frustrated landowner has asked why Colac Otway Shire Council is spending ratepayers’ money on taking a business to a tribunal instead of going to the State Government to resolve an issue.
Council to seek feedback on amphitheatre proposal
The community will have an opportunity to have its say on the idea of an amphitheatre in Colac after a close council vote on the proposal.