Articles by David McKenzie

  • Council pay rates will stay unchanged

    Colac Otway Shire councillors’ pay looks set to stay static this year, with the mayor to receive $76,140 and councillors to receive $25,160.

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  • Defibrillator vandalised

    Vandals have left Winchelsea without its public defibrillator.

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  • Crews stop grassfire just in time

    An out-of-control grassfire came within metres of two houses at Carlisle River, but firefighters were able to save the homes.

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  • Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy

    Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.

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  • Architects snare school contracts

    Work is underway planning new multi-million-dollar school facilities at Birregurra and Lorne, with the State Government appointing architects for the projects.

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  • Colac Otway begins recruitment work

    Recruitment firm McArthur will help Colac Otway Shire Council find its new chief.

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  • Rain figures normal as La Nina officially ends

    Colac and district had close to average levels of rain in March.

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  • Council tightens loan policy

    Community groups shouldn’t bank on Colac Otway Shire Council guaranteeing their bank loans, a new policy says.

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