State Government
Plan to boost coastal tourism
THE STATE Government has thrown $1 million behind a plan to have people spend more time at towns surrounding the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Start date looms for highway upgrade
CONSTRUCTION on a highway upgrade between Winchelsea and Colac is still a year away.
Apollo Bay residents protest to reopen waterfall
APOLLO BAY district residents want Parks Victoria to reopen picturesque tourist site Marriner’s Falls, and will protest for the reopening on Thursday.
Success in push for road upgrade
A COMMUNITY campaign to pressure the State Government to fix one of the Colac district’s worst roads can claim a victory, with a $2.97-million commitment announced yesterday.
Colac train services miss out on increase
COLAC train travellers have missed out on extra services despite the State Government’s commitment to add 4000 new public transport services across the state.
Gas mining meeting gains mixed response
A STATE Government gas mining consultation in Colac provoked mixed reactions from community members.
Apollo Bay school work starting to take shape
NEW BUILDINGS are taking shape at Apollo Bay P-12 College with a redevelopment set to finish at the end of the year.
Greens push for more buses in rural communities
THE VICTORIAN Greens say more frequent Colac district V-Line buses will make commuting easier for work, study and medical visits.