Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Lake Colac maintains last winter’s levels
Lake Colac’s water level is almost as high as it was at the same time last year, despite below-average rainfall continuing across the region.
Satisfaction up at Surf Coast, Corangamite
Colac Otway Shire Council’s neighbours – Corangamite and Surf Coast shire councils – have released their community satisfaction survey results, with some areas ranking much higher than Colac Otway.
Colac Otway Shire Council plants trees under lines
Powercor will request Colac Otway Shire Council relocates trees inappropriately planted directly under Birregurra powerlines.
Beeac house plans reach council
Plans have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks this week for a three-bedroom home in Beeac to assist with the breeding of horses.
Jan delights in Colac Botanic Gardens plans
Colac Botanic Gardens advocate Jan Greig says she is delighted with the draft plans that will guide the city’s crown jewel into the future.
Colac business owner confirms local council ambitions
Colac business owner Rhea Sabine hopes to represent young people, women and business owners in the community if she gets elected to council in October.
Shire receives grants
Seventy-eight community organisations, clubs, event organisers and businesses across Colac Otway Shire have shared in $311,500 worth of grants. Allocations for 2024-25 include 40 community grants, 27 event grants and 11 business grants. The grants program was oversubscribed with 108 applications received, requesting an extra $209,450, however the council was only able to provide funding […]
Have your say on the Colac Botanic Gardens
Colac Otway Shire councillors are encouraging the community to provide feedback on the Botanic Gardens draft master plan.