Roads
Driver fears for children’s safety
AN Apollo Bay mother says she fears for her children’s safety every time she drives them to school.
Speed limit change will have big impact
STATE Roads Minister Terry Mulder has tipped “massive” changes for Colac’s Murray Street when Victoria scraps 80kmh zones.
Mayor hits out on highway cash
CORANGAMITE Shire mayor Matt Makin dropped a political bombshell last night, claiming money for duplication of the Princes Highway might be better spent on other roads.
Council bid to re-route Great Ocean Road
CIVIC leaders want to re-route the Great Ocean Road around Apollo Bay but their plans have hit a roadblock.
Council compromise on truck routes
A LAST-DITCH compromise has stopped Colac Otway Shire Council from abandoning plans for an alternate Colac truck route.
Crossing victim welcomes safety upgrades
A COLAC district man who crashed his motorcycle into a moving train has welcomed efforts to improve railway-crossing safety.
Call to voice truck route concern
OPPONENTS of a truck route through Colac’s suburban streets want residents to attend Wednesday’s shire council meeting to voice their concerns.
Truck route would cost $180 million
A PROPOSED Colac truck route along the city’s railway reserve could cost more than $180 million.