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Apollo Bay push for new centre for youngsters
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing for $3.9 million for a new early-years hub for Apollo Bay that could be at the town’s P-12 college.
Council pushes for port cash
Colac Otway Shire Council representatives will meet with Victoria’s Ports Minister to push for a long-awaited safety upgrade to the Port of Apollo Bay.
Councillors divided over oil exploration
Colac Otway Shire Council will not join neighbouring councils opposing oil drilling in the Great Australian Bight, after four councillors voted against taking the position.
Emergency ward on new wish-list
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing for a government commitment to upgrade Colac Area Health’s urgent care centre to an emergency department.
Motion calls for visa discussion
Colac Otway Shire Councillor Brian Crook hopes fellow councillors will vote in favour of a motion to support a Colac refugee’s fight for permanency and family reunion rights.
Colac refugee faces an uncertain future
Since he was eight years old, Khadim Hussain has worked hard to make a life free of fear and persecution for himself and his family.
Construction on temporary bridge progresses
Work crews are laying the concrete deck of a temporary bridge at Barongarook Creek, with Major Road Projects Victoria expecting the structure to be completed by the end of March.
Visit to Canberra raises confidence
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram is confident three City Deal projects along the Great Ocean Road will receive funding, regardless of the outcome of the Federal Election.