News

  • PCR test demand easing

    Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing in Colac has declined and changes to close contact rules mean more essential workers will be able to attend work even if they are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case.

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  • Solar investment saves money

    Colac water supply business owner Jack Barclay wanted to save money on power bills while reducing carbon emissions but wasn’t exactly sure where to start.

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  • Council office opens after virus closures

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s customer service centre has reopened its doors after COVID-19 outbreaks caused it to shut this week.

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  • Council adopts new financial hardship policy

    Corangamite Shire Council mayor Ruth Gstrein has encouraged Corangamite community members struggling with financial hardship to reach out to the council for support, after councillors adopted a new rates and charges collection and hardship policy.

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  • Green light for industrial land

    The rezoning of farmland at Camperdown for industrial use will provide positive economic and development outcomes, a Corangamite Shire councillor says.

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  • Whitney Houston tribute to visit Colac

    Accomplished singer Tilarni is looking forward to thrilling Colac audiences with the hits of Whitney Houston next month.

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  • Cobden housing under review

    Cobden could open up more housing land as Corangamite Shire Council kicks off the process for a new structure plan for the town.

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  • Upgrade work starts soon

    Work on a major $2.5-million upgrade to Lake Bullen Merri’s boat ramp will start soon, with Corangamite Shire Council appointing a second contractor for the project.

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