News

  • Accountant expects tax time rush

    A Colac accountant expects local residents to soon follow the national trend of completing their tax returns early to take advantage of additional hip pocket relief this financial year.

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  • Bay left without a taxi

    Apollo Bay’s taxi operator says he will contest a decision from the industry regulator to cancel his accreditation, which leaves Bay residents unable to call a cab.

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  • Funding nearing deadline

    Colac Otway organisations, events and businesses have two weeks to apply for a second round of community cash grants, including a new category.

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  • Teen speedster runs, but he can’t hide

    A teenage hoon who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through south-west Victoria and ignored multiple orders to stop will face court for a raft of driving offences.

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  • Activist anger as gas permits approved

    Otways environmental activists say they are “devastated” by the State Government’s decision to award two offshore oil drilling contracts near Victoria’s south-west coast, including near Port Campbell.

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  • ‘Alfresco’ Apollo Bay plan

    Part of the Great Ocean Road could become a pedestrian walkway, if a plan from the Apollo Bay business sector gains support to transform the town’s tourist hotspot.

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  • COVID help for traders welcomed

    Colac Otway business and tourism leaders have welcomed a State Government support package for businesses hit by COVID-19.

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  • Funding switch for pool

    Important wastewater drainage works at Forrest Common are now on Colac Otway Shire Council’s $1.7-million grant spending list, taking the place of Bluewater repairs.

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