Colac Otway Shire Council
Council stands firm on coastal policies
Colac Otway Shire councillors have made a strong statement they will fight to protect Apollo Bay’s skate park and won’t let the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority dictate coastal policy.
Desperate call to fix crumbling Birregurra road
Birregurra’s Bob Gambino has been campaigning for Colac Otway Shire Council to fix Strachan Street for more than seven years, but still the road remains in a deteriorated and dangerous state.
Volunteers to get special training
A new program will help train the volunteers who manage community facilities across Colac Otway Shire.
Coastal focus for Apollo Bay council meeting
Colac Otway Shire Council will turn its attention to coastal communities at this week’s council meeting.
Opening hours slashed at Colac visitor centre
Colac’s Visitor Information Centre will cut it’s hours again, but a former volunteer says he’s disappointed with the move.
Council survey for local laws review
A review of Colac and district’s local laws could lead to changes to regulations on short-term accommodation, camping, pets and alcohol consumption.
Costly boom gate repair
Vandalism to new boom gates at Skenes Creek has already cost $20,000, and they’re less than a year old.
Council adjusts budgets for its projects
Bicycle and walking paths at Apollo Bay have received a $200,000 boost, after other projects in the region came in under budget.