News
Cat curfew to continue
Colac Otway Shire Council will retain its sunset to sunrise cat curfew, after receiving no negative feedback in the six months since the order was introduced.
Independent review raises care concerns
Colac Otway Shire Council will continue to play a role in aged care services for the community, following a decision at this week’s council meeting.
Community recognition
Former mayor, nurse and volunteer Lyn Russell has been recognised as the 2024 Colac Otway Citizen of the Year while Apollo Bay teen Joseph Ames received the title of Young Citizen of the Year.
Colac site considered for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council will plan an affordable and key worker housing blueprint based on two sites including the former Colac Specialist School in Wilson Street.
Local egg production unaffected by bird flu
Colac district farmers have reassured customers egg production will continue amid this week’s detection of bird flu at farms in the Meredith and Terang regions.
Shark activity ‘normal’ despite community concerns
A coastal authority says it expected shark activity might increase at Marengo after a dead whale washed up on the shore earlier this year, and has stood by a multi-agency decision to bury the carcass.
Mayor shares special story
Colac South West Primary School students visited the Colac Library for the Australian Library and Information Association’s national Simultaneous Storytime event this week.
Visitor upgrades at Erskine Falls
Erskine Falls is set to become safer and more enjoyable to visit, with a series of upgrades planned for the Lorne tourist attraction.
