News

  • Burn-off warning as restrictions end

    Local emergency services have issued a warning about burning off outside of the Fire Danger Period, now that Colac Otway’s restrictions have eased.

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  • Fourth childcare site proposed

    Another childcare centre is being advertised for lease in Colac, helping to address the childcare shortage, but Colac Otway Shire Council has not received a planning application for the centre.

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  • Budget includes millions for Winchelsea, Lorne

    Surf Coast Shire Council has released its draft 2025-26 budget for community feedback, with significant funding allocations for Winchelsea.

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  • Ex-councillors have report say

    Former Colac Otway Shire councillors have had their say on a municipal monitor’s report, pointing out factual errors as well as reasonable recommendations.

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  • MP wins Wannon

    Wannon incumbent Dan Tehan will enter his sixth term as the electorate’s MP, retaining his seat in Saturday’s federal election.

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  • Residents back ban on coaches

    Kennett River residents and visitors want better parking, shared paths, safer pedestrian crossings and landscaping to support native wildlife at the Kennett River.

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  • Rider dies in crash near Lorne

    Geelong Highway Patrol officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Eastern View near Lorne on Friday morning.

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  • Dry district conditions double cattle numbers

    Colac’s May store sale saw more than twice the advertised number of cattle sold due to dry conditions across the district.

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