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Vision tests for primary school students
Colac South West Primary School students have been busy undergoing eye tests as part of the State Schools’ Relief ‘Glasses for Kids’ program this week.
Plan to ‘nudge’ bats in gardens on hold
An update to the grey headed flying fox management plan remains on hold, after the item was again withdrawn from the Colac Otway Shire Council agenda on Wednesday.
Warehouse proposal reviewed by tribunal
Developers of a warehouse project at Colac East will have to redraw parts of their proposal after an objector called on the state’s planning umpire.
Colac Otway Shire Election Reflections
The 2024 Colac Otway Shire Council election period is now underway, with candidate nominations officially opened on Monday. Nominees have until 12pm on Tuesday to submit their nomination before the Victorian Electoral Commission draws the candidate ballot order on Wednesday. The election will occur by a postal vote next month, with ballot packs to be posted from October 6. The Colac Herald looks back on almost 30 years of election history, uncovering a pattern to the number of people likely to put their hand up for Colac Otway Shire’s council election.
New voice joins coastal group
Retiring Colac Otway Shire councillor Graham Costin says taking on a key role with an Apollo Bay advocacy group will enable him to deliver on his promise to continue campaigning for issues along the coast.
Track removal disappointment
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams has expressed his disappointment in councillors supporting the removal of the running track on the foreshore under the adopted Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
Mix of housing for Colac’s Pound Road
Fifty public housing dwellings promised for Colac’s Pound Road will now be a mix of social and affordable homes.
