State Government
Help for ‘hidden’ disease, multiple sclerosis
LEISSA KELLY knows the issues facing people with multiple sclerosis first-hand, and she is “over the moon” more Colac district people will soon have access to support.
Green backs train campaign
GREENS Western Victoria candidate Lloyd Davies has backed a call by south-west coast mayors for extra train services for Colac and district.
Mayors join forces for train campaign
SIX MUNICIPALITIES, including Colac Otway Shire Council, have united to pressure the State Government to provide adequate public transport for south-west communities.
Hospital budget unclear
COLAC health services are yet to obtain government budget information despite being almost a month into this financial year.
New bus service links with Birregurra
BIRREGURRA residents will have access to a new weekly return bus service between Colac and Apollo Bay by the end of the month.
New pathway proposed to take cyclists off road
A SEPARATE proposed cycling and walking track linking Colac and Birregurra would aim to improve road safety along the busy Princes Highway.
Cricket legend in falls protest
AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Merv Hughes has shown his support for Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls to reopen.
Protesters ramp up waterfall campaign
MORE THAN 150 people protested at Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls yesterday hoping to encourage Parks Victoria to reopen the tourist attraction.