Colac Otway

  • Colac’s tourism boost

    Experts have highlighted Colac as a “unique tourism opportunity”, with the district being a gateway to the Otways and Apollo Bay, and allowing international and domestic visitors to enjoy their trip to the coast at a slower pace.

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  • Ambulance response times grow

    While Colac Otway paramedics saw a slight increase in response times for the latest quarter, the result is still an improvement from one year ago.

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  • WEAPON WARNING: More weapons possession in Colac Otway

    A Colac magistrate has warned people who carry weapons that they could face jail time, following an increase in offences across the city and statewide.

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  • Have your say on Colac Otway spending

    Recycling costs, election expenditure and “poor” investment in new footpaths have all come under fire from Colac Otway Shire councillors.

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  • Locals feature in gift guide

    Colac district businesses are set to benefit this festive season from the Victorian government launching a Christmas gift ideas list, helping communities to buy and support local.

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  • New councillor makes history

    Colac Otway Shire’s newest councillor, Tosh-Jake Finnigan, has marked state history in being the first openly transgender councillor, much to their surprise.

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  • Historic low for 2021 flu cases

    A Colac doctor expects this year’s flu season in Colac Otway to have a similar trend to last year, with the 2021 season recording “historically low” cases across Victoria.

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  • Demand outpacing supply as social housing crisis worsens

    Demand for social housing in the Colac region is continuing to grow, new figures show.

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