Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Community input for budget to wait
Colac Otway Shire Council has started developing its 2024-25 budget but is yet to ask for input from the community.
Plea from tourism volunteer
A former Colac Visitor Information Centre volunteer has welcomed the centre opening seven days a week during January, but is continuing to call for volunteers to be reinstated at the centre.
Diverse plans for public holiday
South-west councils will host a diverse range of activities on January 26 including a truth-telling event, community awards and citizenship ceremonies.
No plans to manage flying foxes as numbers increase
Almost 10,000 grey-headed flying foxes are roosting in heritage trees in Colac’s Botanic Gardens but there are no plans to continue the “nudging” or dispersal program.
Lake Colac fish stock excites local anglers
Lake Colac is set to receive 5000 young golden perch fish in coming months; news that has been welcomed by Colac Angling Club’s Glenn Rippon.
Residents revel in recycling
In the eight days between Christmas and New Year’s Day, almost 100,000 containers have been recycled in Colac Otway Shire through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Councils face challenges with lower rate cap
South-west councils say they will battle through the challenges presented with delivering services and infrastructure now that the State Government has capped rates for the 2024-25 financial year at 2.75 per cent.