News
Jab could impact job stats
Colac Otway’s unemployment rate has slightly risen, and that rate could keep rising as the State Government implements COVID-19 vaccine mandates for industries and jobs.
Mayor calls for cool, calm, kind community
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson is encouraging Colac and district community members to be alert but calm in the wake of Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak, and continue to spread kindness.
Hard waste search delay
Work on glass-only recycling in Colac Otway Shire has delayed the search for a hard waste collection service.
Deck bar to face council vote
Colac Otway Shire Council will decide whether a proposed deck bar at Apollo Bay fits in with the town’s character.
Shot deadline looms for Victorian farms
Colac and district farmers and labourers must have at least one COVID jab in their arm or be booked in by Friday to continue working.
Talks on moving shire awards
Colac Otway Shire Council could change the way it celebrates Australia Day, with talks about hosting the shire’s awards on a different date.
Theatre stoked about funding windfall
A Colac district theatre’s major upgrade project has taken a giant step forward.
Help identify intruder
Investigators want help identifying a man who entered a Colac business last month.