News
Push for Bay cattle transport
A shipping company has lodged another push to trial a cattle freight service through the Port of Apollo Bay.
Free ride NYE, then an increase
Colac and district residents will have to pay an increased daily fare on Victoria’s public transport network from New Year’s Day.
Contract confidence for Birre road re-do
Colac Otway Shire Council has awarded a contract to continue work on repairing a deteriorating Birregurra road.
Kinder teachers back where it all began
After leaving Apollo Bay for decades, an invisible string has pulled Eliza Lee and Deanne Lenehan back to the town – teaching at the same kindergarten they attended together 50 years ago.
Coastal road changes
Visitors to the Twelve Apostles and Great Ocean Road have been encouraged to plan ahead after peak summer days have seen up to 15,000 people visit the area.
Win for paramedic pay
Ambulance Victoria has made progress in determining better conditions for its employees after the proposed four-year enterprise agreement was approved by its workforce.
News in brief
Two new commissioners will commence their roles in 2025, charged with supervising Parliamentary behaviour.
Council asking budget questions
What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?