State Government
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.
$150,000 cash injection for Colac sports field
A $150,000 cash injection will help a Colac school share its new sports field with soccer, football and cricket groups.