Colac Otway Shire Council
Signs save council from fine and prison
SIX new environmental signs are part of a legal settlement which saved Colac Otway Shire from a $2-million fine and an officer’s jail sentence.
Licensed to kill native animals
EIGHT people have permits kill up to 1150 eastern grey kangaroos in Colac Otway Shire this year.
Mayor confident after meeting leaders
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Stephen Hart says he’s confident meetings with the country’s leaders will attract government funding to the region.
New youth leader wants more events
THE new leader of Colac Otway Shire’s Youth Council says the group could organise more community events this year.
Council puts tennis court upgrades on hold
BEEAC must wait for tennis court upgrades as civic leaders work to ensure they have enough cash for the project.
Former tip leaks poisonous gas
AUTHORITIES have sent warning letters to people living near Colac’s former tip after detecting high levels of the poisonous gas methane.
Councillors apologise for comments
TWO Colac Otway Shire councillors have apologised for comments they made during a fiery council meeting.
Apollo Bay hotel axed, $250,000 at risk
CIVIC leaders risk losing $250,000 of government money after they ditched a plan for a boutique hotel at Apollo Bay’s harbour.