Colac Otway Shire Council
Bulla’s $7-million plan for Colac
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods will invest $7 million in a new milk separation plant at the company’s Forest Street site.
Pokie losses down but still too high
COLAC’S annual poker machine losses have fallen but Mayor Lyn Russell says the community can’t afford to lose $7 million a year on pokies.
Australia Day awards
COLAC’S Mick McGannon is Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year, recognising his decades of volunteer work.
Demand to care for waterfall
APOLLO Bay residents say they want Parks Victoria to maintain a waterfall picnic area or “hand it over to someone who will”.
Truck museum plan grows
A PUSH to set up a Colac vintage truck museum has grown to include displays of classic cars, motorcycles and railway history.
Palestinians find peace in Colac
WAR pushed Colac’s Alkurd family out of Palestine but Akram Alkurd says his family found a more peaceful home in Colac.
Fear of falling branches
AN Elliminyt woman says she fears a lack of maintenance at a neighbouring park could put lives at risk.
Truck museum push needs support
PLANS for a Colac vintage truck museum need vocal support from the city’s community, a Colac woman says.