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WHO WILL STAND?: Community considers Colac Otway election
With less six months to go before the 2024 local government elections take place, more than half of Colac Otway Shire councillors are still undecided on whether they will seek re-election.
But a local business owner and Barwon Downs mum are ready to put their hands up, while a former mayor is considering re-running after a four-year break.
Foundation’s fundraising goal ahead of festival
Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation is hoping it won’t take a marathon effort to fundraise for a life-saving piece of equipment for the community.
Replica aircraft heads north
Colac’s “Barnstormer” project has found a new home over 2000 kilometres away.
Patients stoush continues in Parliament
A political stoush between the Victorian Health Minister and the Member for Polwarth over the Colac Area Health fake patients fiasco continued in State Parliament this week.
Mayor hopes reforms will improve conduct
Colac Otway Shire Mayor Marg White says she hopes that with “good training and a clear understanding of what is expected”, councillor conduct across the state will improve.
Info sessions planned for council candidates
Have you been thinking about standing for local council but need more information?
Community’s support for beacon return
Colac Otway Shire Council will reinstate the Marengo Pillar Beacon with the support from the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed.
Candidate’s concerns over lack of safeguards
A Barwon Downs mother putting her hand up to run for local council says she was appalled to learn that councillors aren’t required to undergo a police check or working with children check.