State Government
Train family stranded twice
A SHORTAGE of commuter train services has left a Colac mother and her two children stranded twice in a week.
School site tug-o-war continues
AUTHORITIES continue to insist the former Colac High School site is a state asset, despite receiving evidence the community bought the site a century ago.
No plans to sell Colanda site
THE State Government says it has no plans to sell the site of Colac’s Colanda disability centre, despite a federal push to sell public assets.
New evidence on school site claim
COLAC Otway Shire Council says it has found concrete evidence to support a claim on the former Colac High School site.
Premier won’t commit to more trains
VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine says the completion of a passing loop at Warncoort, east of Colac, would allow for more train services between Geelong and Warrnambool.
Refugee proposal for Colanda
A COLAC district businessman says Colac’s Colanda Centre could become a refugee centre, bringing benefits for the community and people who have fled other countries.
25 jobs in $2.5m investment
A $2.3-MILLION investment in Colac’s lamb processor will result in 25 new jobs and boost the plant’s production capacity.
Wildlife carer opposes roo culling
COLAC district wildlife campaigner Ron Anstis says a decision to process kangaroos into pet food will lead to unnecessary animal deaths.