News
Trout releases continue
Lake Colac’s once-in-a-generation fish restocking plan is nearing completion, with another truckload of rainbow trout released.
Radio debacle: council out of pocket with useless telecom system
Colac Otway Shire Council will continue to pay for a two-way radio system it doesn’t use, while management will provide a full report into what one councillor has labelled “a debacle”.
Farmer donates Timboon nursing home land
Long-time Timboon farming stalwart Eric Ward will leave a lasting legacy on his beloved community, after donating land for a nursing home at the town.
Time to seek flu vaccination
A local doctor says a flu outbreak would be disastrous for Colac and district’s vulnerable people and has urged people to get their flu vaccine.
Cautious support for bus sharing proposal
A Colac bus company has thrown its support behind an idea to allow the public onto morning and afternoon school buses to improve transport options for regional Victorians.
Councillors set to travel to Canberra
Three Colac Otway Shire councillors will represent the municipality at a local government conference at Canberra this month, while the council has pushed its June meeting back a day.
Golf clubs stolen from car
Thieves have taken off with $5000 worth of golf clubs while raiding vehicles at Elliminyt.
Comment on waste strategy
A separate glass-only service, hard rubbish collection and encouraging more reuse and recycling measures key parts of Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft Waste Management Strategy.