Colac Otway Shire

  • Shire’s family violence spike

    More people than ever in Colac Otway Shire are receiving homelessness help through specialist family violence services.

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  • ‘Childcare deserts’ a concern

    There are more than five children for each place in childcare centres outside of Colac, a new report shows.

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  • Shire’s home crunch: Region reporting few affordables

    A Colac charity worker says people are moving away from Colac Otway Shire to seek more affordable housing.

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  • Bushfire outlook sparks warnings

    CFA volunteers, green-shirt firefighters and other emergency service workers are gearing up for a nerve-wracking fire season, with an increased risk of bushfires expected for the south-west.

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  • Colac West plan unlocks land for housing

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have endorsed a development plan for Colac’s West that will unlock more than 450 new houses.

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  • Recycling to support homeless

    The idea to “recycle and rehome” has led to a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness across the Colac Otway Shire.

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  • Volunteer support essential to sustain events

    A former mayor is encouraging festival organisers to mentor the next wave of volunteers, with “severe committee burnout” forcing another major Colac district event to scale back.

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  • Locals urged to complete survey

    Colac’s Community Hub Inc. is seeking to gain a better understanding of the community’s diverse needs by encouraging local residents to complete a survey.

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