State Government
New school at last for coast students
APOLLO BAY will finally get a new school after years of campaigning.
No money for Colac bypass
ROADS Minister Terry Mulder says civic leaders’ plans for a Colac bypass have no financial backing from the State Government.
Council might lose bypass control
ELECTED councillors could lose control over planning a Colac bypass, with VicRoads moving to take over the project.
Colac surveillance cameras progress
A COLAC company has won a tender to install a $300,000 security camera system in the city.
Colac boom on track for 20,000 by 2050
THE LEADER of Colac’s business group says the district is well-placed to attract 8000 more people by 2050.
Surgeon defends hospital chiefs
A COLAC surgeon says Colac Area Health’s executive and board are doing an “excellent” job and says criticism of the decision makers is “totally unjustified”.
National park builders face backlash
CONSERVATION and tourism leaders have warned developers they would face a “fierce” community backlash if they planned “inappropriate” buildings in district national parks.
Unity could bring ‘massive’ opportunities
A BUSINESS expert says the Colac region has “massive” opportunities if businesses, community and bureaucracy listen to each other and work together.