Colac Otway Shire Council
Green light for roundabout at Apollo Bay
Colac Otway Shire councillors have voted to give in-principle support to Regional Roads Victoria for a controversial roundabout at Apollo Bay, near the town’s war memorial.
Decision day looms for Pennyroyal Hall
Pennyroyal’s hall committee hopes to move be a step closer to restoring the beloved hall when Colac Otway Shire Council considers the building’s future this week.
Farmers push for lower rates
Three dairy farmers are pushing for Colac Otway Shire Council to reconsider its draft rating strategy and cut farm rates next financial year.
Apollo Bay push for new centre for youngsters
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing for $3.9 million for a new early-years hub for Apollo Bay that could be at the town’s P-12 college.
Council pushes for port cash
Colac Otway Shire Council representatives will meet with Victoria’s Ports Minister to push for a long-awaited safety upgrade to the Port of Apollo Bay.
Councillors divided over oil exploration
Colac Otway Shire Council will not join neighbouring councils opposing oil drilling in the Great Australian Bight, after four councillors voted against taking the position.
Council works towards moving flying foxes
Colac Otway Shire Council will look to move Colac’s bat population and it estimates numbers have quadrupled in the past month.
Crossroads upgrade on radar after crash
A concerned Irrewarra resident and emergency first responder is calling for safety upgrades to a district intersection following another crash.
