Colac Otway Shire Council
Community waiting for better transport
THE VICTORIAN election is less than three weeks away and Colac Otway Shire Council is repeating its call for a bi-partisan commitment for a better public transport service.
Council denies blocking talks
COLAC Otway Shire Council officials have responded to claims they told a Birregurra quarry objector to stop talking to councillors individually.
Colac Herald Sports Mash at Central Reserve
Colac Herald sports journalists Ben Martin and Alex Baird cover the latest rounds of Colac district cricket, tennis, basketball and lawn bowls and campaign for funding at Colac’s Central Reserve. Buy the latest Colac Herald print edition for full coverage and scoreboards of Colac and district sport. The Herald is available at more than 50 […]
Community calling for bridge walkway
Polwarth Australian Country Alliance candidate Phil Edge is leading a push to improve pedestrian safety at a bridge on Colac’s Wilson Street.
New playgrounds for Colac estates
COLAC children and visitors to the city will soon have two new playgrounds to enjoy.
Childhood memory helps solve war mystery
A CHILDHOOD memory has helped solve a decades-long mystery surrounding a missing tree at a Colac district avenue of honour.
$6.2-million upgrade for Colac timber company
AKD SOFTWOODS is preparing to start a $6.2-million redevelopment of its Colac site with the construction of new continuous drying kilns and boilers.
Neighbours fight new quarry plans
LANDOWNERS near a proposed quarry north of Birregurra are preparing to take a stand against the development after authorities rejected a similar project three years ago.