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Birre bird farm approved
Colac Otway Shire Council has given the tick of approval to a 1.6-million-bird broiler farm on Birregurra’s Mooleric Road, saying it will provide an economic boost to the shire.
New governance rules endorsed by Colac Otway
Community members will have to flag the topics of their queries ahead of public question time, under Colac Otway Shire Council’s new governance rules.
Cobden group calls for input
Community organisation Progressing Cobden is reviewing its purpose and operations and wants to hear what local residents and community groups think.
Former mayor ready to return
A former Colac Otway Shire councillor will seek a position on the council this year, saying he owes it to the community to return.
Call for interest from lake lovers
Do you love Lake Colac and want to provide advice on issues relating to the management of the lake?
Letters to the Editor
Business backs Birre broiler farm As a Birregurra based small business owner I welcome and applaud the Colac Otway Shire Councils decision at Tuesday night’s Planning Meeting to support an application for a broiler farm development on Mooleric Road Birregurra. This decision, which carried the unanimous and enthusiastic support of all councillors, will provide an […]
Lucky escape for drink driver
A Cobden father has escaped a jail sentence for a drink driving accident near Geelong, which a magistrate says he was lucky to walk away from.