State Government
State Government train review could boost services to Colac
VICTORIA’S Public Transport department will consider adding extra services to the train line through Colac.
Duplication close to finish line
THE HIGHWAY duplication through Winchelsea is progressing with cranes lifting 18 beams into place on the bridge over the Barwon River yesterday.
Health service funding struggle ahead
A VICTORIAN health advocacy leader says he is concerned Colac’s health services could struggle to survive after State and Federal budget announcements.
Youth worker funding extension requested
COLAC AREA HEALTH is pushing for interim funding to keep its youth health worker while it vies for ongoing funding through new State Government programs.
‘Disgraceful’ vandals trashes former school site
COLAC OTWAY Shire mayor Frank Buchanan says ongoing vandalism at the former Colac High School is “disgraceful”.
Colac Police Station desk closed at night thanks to government policy
A NEW State Government police safety policy has forced the closure of Colac Police Station at night.
Work starting on plan to improve Lake Colac
ENVIRONMENT officials have started work on a new Lake Colac Master Plan to help shape the waterway’s future.
Retailers frustrated with lack of notice of road closures
A BREAKDOWN in communication about road works in central Colac has left retailers feeling “disappointed” and “frustrated”.