Colac Otway Shire Council
Salinity mapping leaves bitter taste
A COLAC district landowner says Colac Otway Shire Council has failed farmers by proposing new salinity restrictions without carrying out on-farm inspections.
Call for better road maintenance
A BARONGAROOK man has called for Colac Otway Shire Council to improve its road maintenance program.
New bar and restaurant overlooking ocean
APOLLO Bay will have about 15 new jobs on offer after civic leaders approved plans for a bar and restaurant with ocean views.
Activist says budget lacks detail
A COMMUNITY activist believes Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget is “almost impossible” to scrutinise because of a lack of detail.
Council response causes concern
COMMUNITY leaders have criticised a Colac Otway Shire Council response to a heated public meeting in Colac.
Councillors favour lower rate rise
MOST Colac Otway Shire councillors want a lower rate rise than the 7.87 per cent increase proposed in a draft budget.
Green agenda cuts land values
A COLAC real estate agent says an “idealist green agenda” is reducing Colac district land values.
Clear message to council
ORGANISERS say a packed protest meeting in Colac has sent a clear message to Colac Otway Shire Council about its management of the municipality.