2024 council election
Colac Otway Shire Election Reflections
The 2024 Colac Otway Shire Council election period is now underway, with candidate nominations officially opened on Monday. Nominees have until 12pm on Tuesday to submit their nomination before the Victorian Electoral Commission draws the candidate ballot order on Wednesday. The election will occur by a postal vote next month, with ballot packs to be posted from October 6. The Colac Herald looks back on almost 30 years of election history, uncovering a pattern to the number of people likely to put their hand up for Colac Otway Shire’s council election.
Peter’s decision to focus on health
After a truck accident that he was lucky to walk away from, Peter Lloyd has reassessed his priorities and made the decision not to campaign for a Colac Otway Shire councillor position at the October election.
Council candidate steps down after truck accident
Another prospective candidate in the Colac Otway Shire Council election has pulled out of the race.
Winchelsea candidate’s ‘focus on what matters’
Winchelsea’s Tony Phelps has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Surf Coast Shire Council elections, launching his “focus on what matters”.
Beeac resident’s council vision
Gavin Davies hopes he can be part of a new, progressive and sympathetic Colac Otway Shire Council.
Hopes to return for full council term
Current Colac Otway Shire councillor Tosh-Jake Finnigan says they hope to be elected to a full term on council, after serving the community for the past 18 months.
Zoe’s committed to a better future
Colac business owner Zoe Hudgell has set her sights on a position as a Colac Otway Shire councillor, inspired by her father’s commitment to the community.
Coast groups plan council nominee forum
Two coastal community groups plan to invite Colac Otway Shire councillor nominees to Apollo Bay for a forum ahead of October’s election.
