News
Countdown to eased rules is on, but safety still paramount
Pubs can open, a household bubble is permitted and most businesses can reopen their doors under new COVID restrictions that take effect from tomorrow.
New candidate is long-serving volunteer
Mother, teacher and long-time volunteer Catriona Ebeling has always been involved in the Colac Otway community.
Politics strikes a chord for Jake
Colac’s Jake Finnigan has done plenty for a 26-year-old. Now, Jake is putting his hand up in Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.
Vacant holiday rentals could pose fire risk
Wye River fire captain Andrew Hack has backed a proposal to allow semi-permanent Otways residents stuck in Melbourne to clean up their holiday homes before fire season.
Councillor wants business rate relief
A Colac Otway Shire councillor is proposing to use nearly $300,000 in unallocated funds to offer rate relief to struggling businesses.
Coker wants Federal plan for regional jobs
Corangamite MP Libby Coker is calling on the Federal Government to implement a dedicated jobs plan for regional Victoria
so it can bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19.
Businesses reveal COVID procedures
A “significant proportion” of COVID spread is happening in the home, Colac Otway Shire Council says, while Colac’s big businesses are sharing lessons on COVID-safe with the community.
Man injured in Bay altercation
An Apollo Bay man who allegedly assaulted another Bay resident will remain behind bars while waiting to face court.
