Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Rail trail closures proposed

    Two sections of the Old Beechy Rail Trail look set to close in the wake of safety and maintenance concerns.

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  • Otways cat sightings keep researcher busy

    Big cat sightings across Australia are reported almost daily and researchers hope to gather more eye-witness reports from the Otways before finalising their documentary The Hunt.

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  • Terry Woodcroft resigns from Colac Otway Shire Council

    Colac Otway Shire councillor of almost six years Terry Woodcroft has resigned from his role on the council.

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  • Services lacking at Colac West

    Business and community leaders say urgent action is essential to address the lack of infrastructure at Colac West which is causing major problems for commercial growth in an area earmarked for business.

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  • Council quarry appeal queried

    A frustrated landowner has asked why Colac Otway Shire Council is spending ratepayers’ money on taking a business to a tribunal instead of going to the State Government to resolve an issue.

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  • Council to seek feedback on amphitheatre proposal

    The community will have an opportunity to have its say on the idea of an amphitheatre in Colac after a close council vote on the proposal.

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  • Council limited with look

    Colac Otway Shire Council wants the entrances to Colac to look attractive, but it has limited options to make improvements at Colac’s eastern outskirts.

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  • Call to turn recycling crisis into council opportunity

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor says Australia’s recycling crisis could provide the Colac district with employment and industry opportunities.

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