Colac Otway Shire Council
Warning about strip dumping
Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.
Common thread for three mayors
With Colac Otway Shire recently electing Kate Hanson as new mayor , the Colac Herald’s Greta Lannen caught up with Cr Hanson and the shire’s previous female mayors, Lyn Russell and Helen Paatsch, to discuss their time on council and experiences as mayor.
Dining ‘parklets’ open at Apollo Bay
Central Apollo Bay has transformed, with timber structures creating new outdoor dining spaces in the main street.
State scraps extra dining permits
Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s decision to waive its permit requirements for outdoor dining.
Council approves outdoor dining permits
Colac Otway Shire Council has already issued outdoor dining permits for businesses to meet COVID guidelines and is encouraging more to apply.
Candidates answer your questions in online forum
The candidates have had their say, now it’s over to the voters for this month’s council elections.
Charity chair and volunteer stands for election
Financial planner and health board member Max Arnott has thrown his hat into the ring for Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.
Outdoor dining reviews for council
Colac Otway Shire Council is looking at how the shire’s food businesses can offer outdoor dining during lessened COVID-19 restrictions.