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Council limited with look
Colac Otway Shire Council wants the entrances to Colac to look attractive, but it has limited options to make improvements at Colac’s eastern outskirts.
Call to turn recycling crisis into council opportunity
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says Australia’s recycling crisis could provide the Colac district with employment and industry opportunities.
Donation saves junior baseballers after theft
Colac’s junior Braves baseballers sported new uniforms in their matches at the weekend thanks to a massive donation from a former Colac baseballer.
Council prepares Supreme Court action over Bluewater
A three-way court case between Colac Otway Shire Council and the architects and builders of Colac’s Bluewater stadium looms, with the council preparing to lodge Supreme Court papers.
No permanent fix for eroding coast
Erosion of coastline at Apollo Bay’s main beach has created community concern for the township’s tourism, safety and road infrastructure.
Council adds new toilet and path into budget
Cororooke community members have had a win with Colac Otway Shire Council voting to build a new toilet block for the town.
State to review urgent-care centre
The State Government will review Victoria’s regional urgent-care centres after ruling that a Colac Area Health fee was inconsistent with national health funding rules.
Calls for school system changes
A concerned father is calling for a reform of the Education Department’s disciplinary systems after an alleged assault at a Colac district government school.