Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Keep names and boost crowd
Colac Otway Shire’s reigning Citizen of the Year says there’s no need to rebadge the shire’s top honours.
Booze and shoes at proposed hub
Colac’s Khub would be roommates with Dan Murphy’s under a proposed plan to boost the struggling store.
Newest Apollo Bay gym awaits council approval
A proposal to turn an Apollo Bay warehouse into a workout space has reached Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning department.
Youth will rock house in Colac on Saturday
A music showcase designed and led by Colac Otway Shire youth is ready to rock the socks off audience members this weekend.
Welcoming event for women’s swim
Bluewater Leisure Centre is launching women’s-only swim nights this week to encourage getting active in a safe and welcoming space.
Apology for aged service mail error
Colac Otway Shire Council says it is investigating a mailing error that occurred earlier this month.
Repairs to begin on system fault
Work crews will be at Forrest’s caravan park from today following a fault with the facility’s wastewater system.
Days left to vote for youth photos
Colac Otway youth photographers have captured their view of everyday life, nature and community in the shire–and now it’s time to pick your favourite.
Four-year plan on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will have a jam-packed day tomorrow with four separate meetings scheduled to take place in the chamber.
Traders irate about bin condition
Bins along Apollo Bay’s main street are “disgusting” and “horrific” and local traders are calling for more to be done before it gets worse over peak months.
Meet the man at shire’s helm
Colac Otway Shire Council’s new chief says his appointment to the role is a fresh start, and he is keen to help make the shire a destination.
Council proposes evening bus parking ban
Buses would be banned from parking in a section of Colac’s Murray Street during the evening under a new proposal.
Deliberate damage at nature space disappoints
Authorities are disappointed by deliberate tree damage at a Colac nature space.
Council approves funds for Lake Colac Holiday Park upgrade
A million-dollar investment project for the Lake Colac Holiday Park will soon be underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving its portion of funds for the upgrades.
Alliance departure saves Colac Otway $20K
Colac Otway Shire Council is choosing to leave a south-west alliance, focusing its regional advocacy towards Geelong.
District youth learn media skills from experts
Budding media and marketing moguls have learnt what it takes to work in the industry from Colac and district experts.
Oval closed for upgrades
Colac’s Eastern Reserve oval will be closed for the coming months while works are underway to improve the oval’s playing surface.
Family land could be part of town expansion
Birregurra residents have shared their views on Colac Otway Shire Council’s plans for the town’s growth.
Tree removal probe
Officials are responding to reports of unpermitted tree removal at a Barongarook property.
Council looking to leave south-west partnership
An extra $20,000 in the bank and a narrowed alliance focus are the reasons Colac Otway Shire Council officers are recommending the council leave a south-west focused advocacy group.
MILLIONS: Report reveals cost of priority paths
Almost 15 kilometres of new footpaths in Colac and Apollo Bay would cost more than $7 million, a Colac Otway Shire Council review says.
Celebrations for shire’s newest citizens
Seventeen Colac and district residents originate from all across the world, but they’re now Australians citizens.
Rescue funds spent
Officials have confirmed that $550,000 for toilets and an ocean rescue shed at Apollo Bay has been spent elsewhere.
A ‘marvellous’ milestone
After building a life in the district for more than 15 years, Russell Hellier is proud to have become an official Australian citizen this week.
