Articles tagged: Business
SPECIAL VISITOR: Treasurer highlights Bulla’s innovative products
STATE Treasurer Tim Pallas has used a trip to Colac to meet with Bulla officials and staff to talk about a State Government industry fund.
NOT PUMPED: Lorne motorists hit with station closure
LORNE residents and visitors could be without fuel next month after the town’s only fuel supplier decided to close its doors.
Colac’s jobless rate halves in just a year
COLAC’S unemployment rate has more than halved in 12 months with the number of jobless residents plummeting to 4.4 per cent.
Tourism returns to fire-affected towns
WYE General Store’s manager says the re-opening of the Great Ocean Road has helped trading and getting residents back on their feet.
Petrol prices reduce but we can do better
A COLAC fuel price campaigner is urging people to build pressure on petrol retailers and says prices are still “unfair”.
Lawyer retires after 51 years
A COLAC lawyer is closing his law books after a “satisfying” 51-year career in the industry.
MAYORAL MATTERS: Colac misses out on federal grant for CBD plan
WE ARE disappointed to advise the community that our second application to the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund was unsuccessful.
Shops must lift game on wheelchair access
A COLAC man has called for Colac retailers to become more wheelchair-friendly, after lack of access prevented his wheelchair-bound wife from using Colac businesses.
Gourmet network set to revitalise online showcase
COLAC region producers and food-based tourism businesses will host an innovative event to delight foodies and movie buffs in the lead-up to Christmas.
District industries receive $4M boost
COLAC businesses have received a boost after the Federal Government announced almost $4 million in grants to help create 40 new jobs for Colac and district.
Chocoholics planning Forrest tourism venture
FORREST’S Mandy and Michael Bishop are set to realise a sweet dream they have had for 28 years.
Bulla commercial stars Colac faces
ABOUT 50 Colac and district residents and Bulla Dairy Foods staff will star in four new television commercials for the Colac dairy company.
Travel agent enters guilty plea in fraud case
FORMER Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff pleaded guilty to 55 fraud-related charges in Geelong Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Airport bus for Colac travellers
AVALON AIRPORT’S chief hopes to create a new transit bus service which could take Colac and district train travellers to the airport.
AKD Softwoods win top business award
AKD SOFTWOODS executives say four years of internal cultural change have led the company to win the major honour at the 2015 Colac Otway Business Awards.
New format to celebrate business awards
COLAC OTWAY Business Awards organisers are looking forward to celebrating the achievements of the region’s businesses and outstanding employees at Saturday’s sold-out ceremony.
Colac district’s unemployment at five-year low
COLAC and district’s unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low and Colac’s mayor says the future is bright, with more jobs growth to come.
Senator talks education during Colac visit
FEDERAL OPPOSITION trades spokeswoman Penny Wong says the Federal Government should focus on improving education retention to tackle high unemployment rates.
Tour company wants road fix
A TOURIST bus manager has joined the list of people calling on the State Government to improve the quality of the Timboon-Colac Road.
Supermarket plans open for comment
RESIDENTS and business owners can view the complete planning application for Colac’s proposed Coles supermarket development from today.
Traders want action on garden bed mess
COLAC traders are frustrated that civic leaders have refused to immediately clean up messy garden beds in the city’s main street.
Supermarket’s plan needs Bromfield Street closure
THE EASTERN end of Colac’s Bromfield Street could close to make way for a new Coles supermarket.
Bargains on offer at Colac sale Friday night
COLAC shoppers can stock up on bargains after hours during the second of Colac’s Winter on the Strip events tonight.
Bunnings invests in Colac business
HARDWARE giant Bunnings is set to take over Colac’s Home Hardware store, with the company offering existing employees ongoing positions.
