State Government
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”.
Centre closer to opening date
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council chief Sue Wilkinson says the council is closer to announcing an opening date for the redeveloped Bluewater Fitness Centre.
Leaders mark start of road work
FEDERAL MP Sarah Henderson says the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac will be an “enormous asset for the people of Colac Otway and south-west Victoria”.
Hopes for State Budget funds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she hopes tomorrow’s State Budget will include funding for Central Reserve, fire refuges in the Otways and improved train services for the region.
Call for new station in budget
OPPOSITION police spokesman Edward O’Donohue says Colac’s police station is “not fit for modern policing”, calling for the State Government to fund a new station in next week’s budget.
Youth petitions to secure more trains for Colac
A COLAC youth councillor has started a petition to secure more services for Colac’s train line.