Colac Otway Shire Council
Elliminyt sub-division could boast eight homes
Elliminyt’s Irrewillipe Road could soon have eight new houses in a subdivision if a planning application gets council approval.
Forrest bicycle hiring option
Bike hiring could soon return to Forrest if officials approve a planning application.
Push to close Cressy street
Colac Otway Shire Council will close a Cressy street because it fails to meet road management requirements.
Library shake-up set to be costly for ratepayers
Colac and district libraries face a lengthy and expensive transition to a new state-imposed management system, with ratepayers to foot the bill.
Flying the flag for equality: Colac Otway to hoist LGBTQIA+ symbol
Rainbow colours will grace Colac Otway Shire Council for one day a year after councillors voted to fly the LGBTQIA+ flag to promote gender equality.
Councillors back tourist pod plan
A tourism development near the coast at Johanna has received the green light, despite concerns about its potential impact on the iconic coastal landscape.
Renewed BMX push as tracks get torn up
Colac Otway Shire Council has pumped the brakes on the community’s passion to create makeshift BMX tracks, but Colac bike enthusiasts are pushing for a permanent solution.
Council to be vigilant on coastal upgrades
Colac Otway mayor Cr Chris Potter has assured the community that the council will continue to advocate their views on coastal projects, following the cancellation of a walking trail.