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$1.2-million upgrade boosts Colac school
COLAC’S Sacred Heart Primary School has received a $1.06-million Federal Government grant to redevelop its staff and administration areas to meet the growing school’s needs.
Rate cut gives buyers incentive to purchase
A COLAC real estate agent says the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates to a record low presents an exciting opportunity for property buyers.
Landowners waiting for wastewater plan result
OTWAYS landowners who have been unable to gain permits to build on their properties since 2012 should know by mid-year if a new wastewater plan will help them.
Surgery waiting list bucking state trend
COLAC residents are benefitting from short surgery waiting times despite a productivity report showing Victoria’s emergency and elective surgery lists failed to meet national targets.
Help for district to retain doctors
COLAC’S hospital chief has welcomed changes to a government policy that he says will help retain doctors in Colac.
Cape Otway campus for Geelong College
A PRIVATE Geelong school will develop a 37-hectare property at Cape Otway as a permanent site for its students’ outdoor and environmental education.
Demand for state to tackle Colac district weeds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will ask the State Government to take action against landowners who fail to control noxious weeds.
Former Colac man wins in Queensland election
FORMER COLAC firefighter Craig Crawford has won a seat at the Queensland state election.