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Date set for council vote countback
Colac Otway Shire Council will discover its new seventh councillor at the start of March, after Jamie Bell’s resignation created an extraordinary vacancy.
Historic events facing the chop
Colac Otway woodchoppers are urging the State Government to honour a promise from 2006 to help keep the historic sport alive.
Monster response to auction
Gellibrand’s Monster Auction has made a splash upon its return after three years of cancellations, raising more than double the amount of money generated in previous years.
Classic bikes and cars are a lifelong passion
A ride on his Harley Davidson motorbikes, a cruise in his 1928 Ford Model A roadster and a tinker away at the vehicles are all forms of active meditation for Dallas Youlten.
Exciting year for arts centre
The upgrade and expansion of Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery is set to start in the coming months and its grand opening could perfectly coincide with next year’s Cororooke Festival.
Housing needs getting worse
Five hundred households in the Colac Otway Shire are facing unmet housing needs, a new housing report says.
Push ramps up to increase lake’s speed limit
Key Lake Colac user groups, clubs and associations are set to meet with Safety Transport Victoria in a bid to increase the lake’s speed limit, a lake advocate says.
Push to scrap council prayers at council meetings
Surf Coast Shire Council’s Heather Wellington outlines why she opposes compulsory prayers at the start of council meetings.