State Government
New playgrounds for Colac estates
COLAC children and visitors to the city will soon have two new playgrounds to enjoy.
Warnings on deteriorating road
POTHOLES, 18 warning signs and no plans to repair the deteriorating Timboon-Colac Road before Christmas continue to cause concerns, forcing motorists to travel at reduced speeds.
MP’s bypass speech sparks cash request
A STATE Government MP has contradicted his own Transport Minister and confused Colac Otway Shire Council after calling for Colac to decide on a bypass option.
Massive expansion for Colac lamb processor
POLITICIANS will converge on Colac today to announce a multi-million-dollar boost to fund a massive expansion of Australian Lamb Company’s meat processing plant.
Highway to open before winter
MOTORISTS should be driving on a duplicated highway between Geelong and Winchelsea by next winter, a new VicRoads time schedule says.
Parking proposal causing concern
A COLAC motel owner says Vic-Roads’ proposal to change the Princes Highway between Bruce and Queen streets will impact businesses and residents.
Central Reserve talks with state opposition
COLAC civic and sporting leaders will meet with the Victorian Opposition sport spokesman to ask for a Labor Party commitment to fund a Central Reserve redevelopment.
Reserve frustration boils over
Colac’s bid to gain State Government funding for Central Reserve has hit a hurdle, with time running out for pre-election funding and “frustrations” emerging between state and local government.