News

  • Construction starts in summer

    Construction on the $12.61-million Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment will kick off in December, with officials hoping to have the major project completed by June next year.

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  • Simple question can change a life

    Colac district organisations have marked R U OK? Day and reminded people to check in with their friends, family and colleagues.

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  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    State tax has residents irate

    Colac Otway Shire rates notices have hit mailboxes this week and ratepayers aren’t happy.

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  • Few seizures across shire

    While new RSPCA data points to cost-of-living and drought pressures causing “basic animal neglect”, Colac Otway Shire has ranked among the lowest in the state for cruelty incidents.

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  • Empowering families in need

    Colac’s Country Women’s Association has donated essential items to the city’s Orange Door to support district families who are facing difficult times.

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  • Community projects secure vital funding

    Community groups at Wye River and Forrest are among 99 non-for-profits across Australia set to receive grants to strengthen rural communities.

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  • MP’s luxury hotel stay raises tour questions

    A district MP’s overseas trip to learn more about nuclear energy from industry leaders has come under scrutiny.

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  • Submissions to shape Meredith Park’s future

    More than 50 people have provided feedback on what they want the future of Colac’s Meredith Park to look like.

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