News

  • Action against seismic testing

    Forty people have marched down Apollo Bay’s main street in protest of seismic testing.

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  • Huge haul from glass bins

    Colac Otway residents have recycled 52 tonnes of glass since the October 2021 roll-out of purple “glass-only” bins.

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  • Worker issues remain acute

    A worker and accommodation shortage has left Apollo Bay businesses overwhelmed during their busiest season.

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  • Vegie thieves caught on tape

    Thieves have stolen more than $1000 worth of fresh produce from an honesty stall at Yeo, but security cameras are helping catch offenders.

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  • PCR test demand easing

    Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing in Colac has declined and changes to close contact rules mean more essential workers will be able to attend work even if they are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case.

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  • Solar investment saves money

    Colac water supply business owner Jack Barclay wanted to save money on power bills while reducing carbon emissions but wasn’t exactly sure where to start.

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  • Council office opens after virus closures

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s customer service centre has reopened its doors after COVID-19 outbreaks caused it to shut this week.

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  • Council adopts new financial hardship policy

    Corangamite Shire Council mayor Ruth Gstrein has encouraged Corangamite community members struggling with financial hardship to reach out to the council for support, after councillors adopted a new rates and charges collection and hardship policy.

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