News

  • Region hangs on lockdown word

    Whether Colac Otway and the state can exit lockdown will depend on today and tomorrow’s COVID numbers, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says.

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  • Council will build barrier as part of land sale

    The sale of council-owned land in Colac must lead to a “hallmark subdivision”, a Colac MP says, with time running out for people to have a say.

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  • Disputed Bluewater fees need tick

    Proposed new fees at Colac’s Bluewater centre would include multi-pass options, but fees are set to increase.

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  • Vote to untie Point Grey knot

    A $10-million revamp of Lorne’s Point Grey precinct remains on hold because of authorities’ confusion about land ownership at the site.

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  • Council discusses long-term waste plan

    Colac Otway Shire Council wants to lock in a new plan that would guide how it manages rubbish and waste for the next nine years.  

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  • Smiles for remote learners

    Colac West Primary School students and siblings Oliver and Liliana McCarthy are keeping each other company in their remote learning period during Victoria’s lockdown.

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  • Colac vehicle take-away

    Cravings for fried chicken have proved costly for a suspended driver in Colac.

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  • More opposition to gas plans

    Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard has moved to formally oppose a Federal Government gas plan that could see companies drill for oil and gas five kilometres from the Great Ocean Road.

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