State Government
Call to close Colac’s Colanda
AN independent body wants the State Government to close Colac’s Colanda disability centre within the next 14 months.
Fracking fears for Otways
COLAC district residents are bracing for what they fear is the inevitable end of a State Government ban on mining in the Otways.
Dangerous roads will be safer
A NOTORIOUS intersection in Colac and a dangerous stretch of road near Deans Marsh will get upgrades worth nearly $3.5 million.
Councillor might have broken law
COLAC’S mayor Lyn Russell says Cr Chris Smith might have broken a state law that carries a five-year jail term by leaking council documents.
Otways building at standstill
NEW home construction will remain at a standstill across the Otways until authorities change state laws or install a network of sewers.
Pride in Colac AFL heroes
COLAC leaders are bursting with pride after two of the city’s sons won AFL premiership medals.
Council rebuffs State Government
COLAC Otway Shire Council has hit back at an offer for it to buy Colac’s former high school site.
Logging proposal for Otways
THE State Government has ruled out re-opening the Otways to commercial logging although an independent report suggests loggers could log the Otways for “minor forest produce”.