Colac Otway Shire Council

  • Council to lobby for Skenes Creek trail amid safety concerns

    Civic leaders are pushing for governments to re-commit to a cancelled path between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay, amid fears walkers and cyclists are risking their lives.

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  • Former high school land sale finalised

    Land at the back of the former Colac High School site is back in community ownership, with Colac Otway Shire Council finalising the purchase of part of the site.

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  • Council won’t pause sale of Bay property

    Colac Otway councillors seem committed to selling a council-owned block of land at Apollo Bay, despite one councillor’s motion to pause the sale to explore affordable housing options.

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  • Council will stick to climate group

    Colac Otway will remain part of a regional climate alliance, after councillors voted down a push to pull out of the organisation after less than a year.

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  • Councillors to debate Skenes trail cancellation

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor wants the council to express its disappointment to state and federal governments for withdrawing funding for a trail between Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek.

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  • Massive effort for Community Service Award winner

    While other people might have stepped back during the pandemic, Colac’s Zoe Hudgell jumped to action, organising fundraisers and online events.

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  • Emotional honour for Birregurra volunteer

    Colac Otway’s new citizen of the year Vicki Jeffrey has pledged to be active in the role, continuing her decades of service to the community.

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  • Young Citizen winner sharing vital skills through Scouting

    A passion for Scouting and helping young people has earned Colac Otway’s Young Citizen of the Year award for Murray Green.

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