News
Investigation continues into offshore gas driller
Apollo Bay environmentalists are demanding answers from an offshore gas drilling authority, after a company currently under investigation received the green light to begin another blasting survey in the Otway Basin.
Council to report rates cash distribution
Colac Otway Shire Council will update its geographic rate distribution each year and share it with the community as part of its Rating Strategy review.
Fishing frenzy hits Bay youngsters
Fishing frenzy has hit Apollo Bay youngsters, with its pier and beaches a busy affair after school and on weekends for locals.
Birre boost: Win for families after fight for playground replacement
Birregurra children can celebrate a $275,000 win, with Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget including a redevelopment of the town’s degraded playground.
Carefree art soothes teen
Imaginative and carefree is how Colac artist Tianna Beckett describes her art that helps her to clear her thoughts.
No jail after assault on 78-year-old
A 50-year-old man who punched his stepfather in the face must be on good behaviour for the next year.
Aged-care review’s wide scope
A review of Colac Otway Shire Council’s aged and disability services will focus on the quality of care and service, not just the financial cost to the council.
New citizen follows her nursing aspirations
Colac’s newest Australian citizen Ajah Duot dreamt of coming to Australia and becoming a nurse, and now she gets to live out that dream.