State Government

  • Lake Colac mass fish kill could happen this summer

    A COLAC commercial fisherman says a dramatic drop in Lake Colac’s water level is an indication that the lake will dry out this summer and thousands of fish will die.

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  • Call for Otways trial to grow medical cannabis

    OTWAYS farmers could develop Victoria’s version of Tasmania’s poppy industry after the State Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana cultivation.

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  • Calls for minister to step in to stop Birregurra quarry

    BIRREGURRA landowner Russell Young hopes the State Planning Minister will stop plans for a quarry before an application reaches a Victorian appeals tribunal in November.

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  • Ex-students fighting to retain school site

    A GROUP of former Colac High School students have started a campaign calling for action at the former high school site.

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  • Director to meet wildlife carers amid kangaroo shooting crisis

    A CARLISLE RIVER wildlife carer hopes a meeting with a State Government director might lead to the changes in rules he has been fighting for.

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  • Court evacuation after bomb threat

    A BOMB threat and an altercation at the Colac Magistrate’s Court this week has put safety concerns about the courthouse in the spotlight.

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  • Relocation and desexing for Cape Otway koalas

    WILDLIFE officers will relocate or desex Cape Otway koalas during an assessment starting Monday, and will put down sick koalas.

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  • District community speaks out on trains

    COLAC OTWAY Shire Councillor Brian Crook says Colac and district residents have “well and truly spoken” on the city’s public transport needs.

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