Colac Otway Shire Council
Permit approved in farm zone
“I don’t see how construction of a house on this particular block of land is going to compromise our plan.”
Terms shed light on issues
Councillor behaviour, CEO support, meetings, conflicts and handling of matters with “serious risk to health and safety” are all specific focuses for Colac Otway Shire Council’s new eagle-eye overseer.
State appoints Colac Otway Shire Council monitor
A municipal monitor appointed to Colac Otway Shire Council will begin her work today to support good governance processes and practices at the council.
Submitters want volunteers
Community speakers have backed a return of volunteers to the Colac Visitor Information Centre, while councillors have made sure the final decision will be made at COPACC, not Apollo Bay.
Former mayor says monitor sad but ‘not overly surprising’
Former Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram says the appointment of a municipal monitor to the council is sad but “not overly surprising”.
Grant recipients celebrate
Colac Otway Shire Council celebrated its community grants recipients in a celebratory event this week.
Hart Street Care centre objectors to speak
Traffic, noise and parking are among the chief concerns of objectors to a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre at Elliminyt.
Future baristas learn new skills
Baristas of the future have the chance to experience free training in Colac and Apollo Bay these school holidays.
