State Government
Office air too dangerous to breathe
COLAC’S State Government offices have closed indefinitely because the air inside might be too dangerous to breathe.
Mum welcomes disability scheme
THE mother of a Colac child with a disability hopes a disability insurance scheme will mean better access to equipment for her son.
Tears as disability hopes fade
COLAC district’s Judy Cameron cried when she heard the region was likely to miss out on the trial of a disability insurance scheme.
Ratepayers face bill for broken promise
COLAC and district ratepayers will foot a $278,000 bill for energy-efficient street lights after the State Government broke an election promise.
Mayor hits out on highway cash
CORANGAMITE Shire mayor Matt Makin dropped a political bombshell last night, claiming money for duplication of the Princes Highway might be better spent on other roads.
Teachers step up industrial action
COLAC and district teachers are ramping up industrial action ahead of a state-wide strike in September.
Character concerns with Forrest facelift
THE Otways town of Forrest will get a $200,000 facelift but a resident wants the town to retain its character.
Call for State Government to cut rates
A COLAC district councillor says the State Government needs to intervene and help local government to reverse rising municipal rates.