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.
Defibrillator vandalised
Vandals have left Winchelsea without its public defibrillator.
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.
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.
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.
Colac Otway begins recruitment work
Recruitment firm McArthur will help Colac Otway Shire Council find its new chief.
Rain figures normal as La Nina officially ends
Colac and district had close to average levels of rain in March.
Council tightens loan policy
Community groups shouldn’t bank on Colac Otway Shire Council guaranteeing their bank loans, a new policy says.