State Government
State might privatise services
The State Government could privatise disability services in Colac after it opened an expression of interest process to “test” if non-government providers could deliver the service.
Public gets a share of high school site
The Colac community can celebrate a “win”, with the State Government confirming it will give part of the former Colac High School site to Colac Otway Shire Council.
Coast residents call ‘health crisis’ talks
Apollo Bay residents are demanding a solution to their town’s “health crisis”, with no overnight access to an emergency care doctor, and are poised to take concerns to the State Government.
Disability employees demand job security
Colac disability workers have rallied to call on the State Government to commit to more job security ahead of the closure of Colanda.
Council fighting to save Geelong coach service
Colac Otway Shire Council’s mayor is calling on the community to join a campaign to save a vital bus service between Geelong and Colac.
Push to fix antisocial culture
A Colac West resident says authorities and the Colac community must have a long-term plan and work together to tackle an increasing “antisocial sub-culture” in the area.
Minister outlines replacement plan
The State Government will build up to six houses in Colac for residents of Colanda to move into when the centre closes by mid-2019.
Traffic light petition ready for parliament
Colac’s Ruth Spokes has been overwhelmed by community support, with more than 2500 people signing her petition calling for traffic lights at a busy highway intersection.
