Colac Otway Shire Council
Another branch falls in public square
A SECOND branch has fallen at Colac’s Memorial Square, days after an inspection recommended tree removal at the square.
Another incident at scene of horror crash
A HAZARDOUS Barongarook intersection has come under the spotlight again after authorities failed to fix a damaged “give way” sign for six days.
Councillor dumped from committees
COLAC’S civic leaders have dumped a councillor as their representative on five community committees.
Shire in bottom 10 per cent
NATIONAL data has ranked Colac Otway Shire in Australia’s bottom 10 per cent for its council’s influence, assistance to businesses and clear policy.
Lucky escape from death
A COLAC man was seconds away from death after a Memorial Square tree branch fell in his path.
Swimmers left high and dry
COLAC Swimming Club has cut its training sessions in half after the closure of Colac’s pool and relocation of training to Geelong.
Council reveals travel claims
COLAC’S civic leaders claimed almost $60,000 in travel expenses last financial year.
Councillor has surgery in India
APOLLO Bay’s Frank Buchanan understands why his family was worried when he chose to fly to India for ground-breaking prostate surgery.