News
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.
Patrons support pub call
COLAC hotel patrons say Prime Minister Tony Abbott passed the “pub test” when he dropped in for a beer during a visit to Colac.
Fair Work handles changes
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Tony Abbott says potential changes to penalty rates are in the hands of the Fair Work Commission.
Crowds flock to annual event
COLAC Heritage festival co-ordinator Alan Billing says he was pleased with the “excellent” crowds at the annual event.