State Government
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.
Otways koala culling was to save habitat – expert
AUTHORITIES have culled more than 680 koalas at Cape Otway to help reduce the impact of koala overpopulation.
Missing road names causes health worry
EMERGENCY services including ambulance might not know about the existence of more than 100 Colac Otway Shire roads thanks to a planning oversight.
Youth funding fight continues
COLAC AREA HEALTH officials are continuing the fight to renew funding for a youth development worker.
Landowners waiting for wastewater plan result
OTWAYS landowners who have been unable to gain permits to build on their properties since 2012 should know by mid-year if a new wastewater plan will help them.
Demand for state to tackle Colac district weeds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will ask the State Government to take action against landowners who fail to control noxious weeds.