Colac Otway Shire Council
Hopes to return for full council term
Current Colac Otway Shire councillor Tosh-Jake Finnigan says they hope to be elected to a full term on council, after serving the community for the past 18 months.
Council set to discuss Meredith Park’s future
Should camping be banned at Lake Colac’s Meredith Park? That’s the question Colac Otway Shire Council is looking at, with community members tipped to get a say early next year.
Land could link Lake to highway
Surplus school land could help create a new key road linking Lake Colac and the Princes Highway.
Plans for Colac’s largest childcare centre
A proposed childcare centre in Colac’s Hart Street would be the largest childcare provider in Colac, offering space for 98 children, if the council decides to grant a planning permit today.
Zoe’s committed to a better future
Colac business owner Zoe Hudgell has set her sights on a position as a Colac Otway Shire councillor, inspired by her father’s commitment to the community.
Coast groups plan council nominee forum
Two coastal community groups plan to invite Colac Otway Shire councillor nominees to Apollo Bay for a forum ahead of October’s election.
Dog park on council agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council officers are considering applying for more than $200,000 in State Government funding for a dog park at Central Reserve.
Report recommends no lake swim events
Council should not support swimming or water-skiing events on Lake Colac because of “fluctuating” water quality and insurance risks, a report recommends.