State Government
Anger over kangaroo cull permit
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have slammed a State Government decision to allow the culling of 60 kangaroos on an Otways property next door to a wildlife shelter and a national park.
Opportunity to lobby for more Colac trains
A PUBLIC transport forum on September 9 will give Colac residents a chance to lobby for more train services.
Minister dodges pothole questions
THE STATE GOVERNMENT says a decreased speed limit along the Timboon-Colac Road is enough to ensure motorists’ safety.
School bus driver worried by crumbling road
A COLAC-based school-bus company owner is concerned about the Timboon-Colac Road’s safety and says “it’s only a matter of time” before there’s a serious crash.
Police reception area reopens
COLAC Police Station’s reception area is opening 24 hours a day again following security upgrades.
Highway bypass left out of plans for Colac
A TRUCK route or highway bypass will be absent from plans for Colac’s future, despite community concerns about trucks travelling through the city’s centre.
Loss of youth cash disappoints chief
COLAC Area Health chief executive officer Geoff Iles says he’s disappointed with the lack of government support for youth worker funding which ended yesterday.
Counsellor argues for change to payments
A COLAC woman’s petition urging the State Government to allow people to pay car registrations by instalments has attracted more than 53,000 signatures.