News
Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy
Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.
Platypus project inspires kids
Forrest schoolkids will combine art with environmental studies through a new project that teaches the community about endangered animals.
Bay groynes build begins
New groynes at Apollo Bay designed to combat coastal erosion are taking shape, with more on the way.
Architects snare school contracts
Work is underway planning new multi-million-dollar school facilities at Birregurra and Lorne, with the State Government appointing architects for the projects.
Colac Otway begins recruitment work
Recruitment firm McArthur will help Colac Otway Shire Council find its new chief.
Rain figures normal as La Nina officially ends
Colac and district had close to average levels of rain in March.
Council tightens loan policy
Community groups shouldn’t bank on Colac Otway Shire Council guaranteeing their bank loans, a new policy says.
Blitz targets COVID safety over the holidays
A COVIDSafe blitz will target Colac Otway and Surf Coast shires during the next three weeks, as officers check on high-risk businesses and industries.