News

  • Council approves 2023-24 finances

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s bottom line looks worse because of late-arriving millions from the Federal Government, a councillor says.

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  • News in brief

    Youth perspective sought Diverse and passionate young leaders in the Colac district can now apply for the 2025 Victorian Youth Congress. Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman opened applications for the congress this week to people aged 12 to 25, who can work with the State Government to ensure a youth perspective is embedded in policies […]

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  • Scouts’ spooky celebrations

    Despite the usually superstitious nature, Friday the 13th has always been a highlight of the calendar for 2nd Colac Cub Scouts.

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  • Holidays kick off with Golden Gumboot hunt

    With school holidays set to kick off tonight, it’s time to prepare for the much-loved annual Golden Gumboot competition starting tomorrow.

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  • Corangamite and Surf Coast ballots drawn for election

    The ballot paper order for the newly restructured electoral wards in Surf Coast and Corangamite shires have been drawn for the upcoming election.

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  • Colac Otway Shire Council candidates finalised

    Eighteen candidates have their eyes set on the seven vacant Colac Otway Shire councillor positions.

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  • Homecare model confirmed

    Colac Otway Shire Council has delivered on its commitment to continue playing a role in aged care services, but a majority of clients are likely to start transitioning to alternative service providers next year.

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  • Building a career in the industry

    Scott O’Hanlon has built a career in the agricultural industry through Swayn and McCabe in Colac like so many other locals.

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