News
Push to reduce G21 input
A Colac Otway Shire councillor wants to reduce the council’s contribution to the G21 Geelong Region Alliance and is hoping to get support from fellow councillors.
Winchelsea campaigns for school’s future
Winchelsea school council representatives are urging the local community to consider the future of the school and needs of families as the population increases.
Proposed rules for nature-strip planting
Residents and ratepayers could soon have a say on new proposed nature strip rules in Colac Otway.
Call for council to fix major flooding issue
Colac Otway Shire Council says it will investigate drainage issues in Apollo Bay after a major business was impacted by flooding again.
On-site supermarket for school
Students at Lake Colac School will soon have their own supermarket to enable them to develop key numeracy, literacy and communication skills and support their future career paths.
Lorne hiker rescued
Lorne police are reminding bush walkers to take extra precautions during wet weather after emergency services worked for several hours to rescue an injured hiker from a track near the Cumberland River.
Councillor questions value of tourism membership
Colac Otway Shire Council looks set to consider whether there is value in continuing to pay more than $100,000 to be a member of Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism.
Project aims to set benchmark
Just over $2million in Federal Government funding has been secured for a project to establish two affordable housing precincts for about 150 people in Colac and Apollo Bay.
