News

  • Ballot order drawn ahead of elections

    Apollo Bay resident Phil Howard has claimed the first spot on the 2024 Colac Otway Shire Council election ballot paper.

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  • Search for Lorrin continuing

    Police are appealing to the public for information that could assist in their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of former Colac district woman Lorrin Whitehead.

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  • Candidate continues advocacy

    With plans to retire from his educator role at the end of the year, Mick McCrickard hopes to continue advocating for the community but this time through local government.

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  • CFA warning ahead of bushfire season

    A CFA survey has revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas including the Otways are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk.

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  • 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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