Colac Otway Shire Council
New councillor makes history
Colac Otway Shire’s newest councillor, Tosh-Jake Finnigan, has marked state history in being the first openly transgender councillor, much to their surprise.
Central Colac billboard plans
Colac’s Murray Street could soon have an electronic billboard, if a planning application gets the council’s approval.
Furniture shop takes over play centre
The former site of Colac’s Kidz Kingdom play centre could be home to a furniture store and warehouse, if a planning application goes ahead.
Video upgrades at Colac library
The Colac Library has had an upgrade, with video conferencing now available in all meeting rooms.
Shire awards entries open
Colac Otway Shire residents have just over two weeks left to nominate outstanding members of the community for this year’s Community Awards.
Nominate local heroes for community awards
It’s time to recognise the contribution of our local heroes in the Colac district, with nominations now open for the Colac Otway Shire Council community awards.
Countback in January
Colac Otway Shire Council will wait another month to find out who will become its seventh councillor, after Joe McCracken’s election win in the upper house of State Parliament left a vacant seat.
Uncertainty over council’s hard waste collection
Colac residents will have to wait until next year to have a hard waste collection, with the project appearing to have stalled.