News

  • Colac postie’s historic day

    Wayne Ladhams has seen it all in 50 years as a Colac postie, but he says it’s the people who have made the job worthwhile.

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  • Extra chances for recycling pick-up

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s waste team will offer weekly kerbside recycling collections, as per waste calendars, to assist the community during the holidays.

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  • Colac delivery truck driver avoids criminal record

    A truck driver who took out a powerline in Colac has lost his licence for three months, but will scrape by without a criminal record.

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  • Praise for selfless first responders

    A team of Simpson community first responders has notched up nearly 100 callouts in its first year and saved at least two lives.

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  • Non-lethal options under state rollout

    All frontline police in the Colac district and beyond will receive tasers as part of a state-wide roll-out.

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  • Rural news in brief

    Positive farm results, help navigating the planning system, and new online tools feature in today’s Rural Scene.

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  • Council transport training

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor will head to Melbourne’s Town Hall to talk transport issues and bring back helpful tools for staff and councillor decision-making. 

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  • Harbor and lighting contracts awarded

    A Birregurra sports lighting project and major Apollo Bay design works can get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding contracts for both works. 

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