Colac Otway Shire Council
Council could sell off blocks
Colac Otway Shire Council could look to sell two of its properties if a report comes back favourable.
High vax figure excites mayor
Colac’s mayor has praised the community for surging past 90 per cent vaccination against COVID-19.
New chapter for event leader
After more than a decade dedicated to bringing big events to the Colac Otway Shire, Birregurra’s Vicki Jeffrey has ended her career on a high note.
Comment now on toilet plans
Colac Otway residents have until October 11 to comment on designs for new public toilets at Colac’s Memorial Square.
Rental firm urges caution
A holiday rental provider has rebuked a community suggestion to offer discounted rates for landlords who offer their homes up as long-term rentals, as Colac Otway Shire Council considers long-term fixes to a key worker housing crisis.
Second opinion for water-logged oval
Colac Otway Shire Council will get a second opinion on Colac’s Western Oval before choosing on a fix, while the oval will remain closed for matches.
Hiccup for race holiday plan
A call to make the Colac Gold Cup a public holiday has received a tepid reception, while laws about timing might have scratched the proposal before it’s out of the gate.
COPACC is still the ‘jewel in the crown’ after 20 years
Theatre, gallery, meeting place, cinema, council chambers, emergency hub and COVID vaccination site. Colac’s arts centre has been all this and more.