Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Teenager injured after dive from Apollo Bay’s harbour
Authorities have warned people against jumping off Apollo Bay’s pier after a teenager injured herself on a harbour dredge pipe.
Colac solar group shines
A new Colac and district sustainability group will meet this week to establish its structure and aims.
Summer downpour diminishes fire risk
Colac and district fire authorities are hoping for another downpour next month to virtually bring an end to high-risk fire days for the season.
Repair work on mansion
Work to protect and weatherproof Colac’s iconic Balnagowan House is almost finished.
Residents urged to inspect plans
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Independent is open for petrol price talks
One of Australia’s most influential politicians says he would be happy to hear about Colac and district’s petrol pricing woes.
Colac festivities draw thousands
Australian flags decked out Colac’s Memorial Square on Wednesday for Australia Day celebrations.
Two teens share honour
Two teenagers will share Colac Otway Shire’s young citizen of the year title.
Companies reject fuel summit invite
Fuel companies and a federal watchdog have refused to attend Colac civic leaders’ summit to discuss high petrol prices.
Petrol campaign could hurt business
An Apollo Bay businesswoman says a petition protesting the district’s petrol prices is hurting her business.
Taking the stage for national day
For Colac’s Hayley Evans, Australia Day means celebrating what makes Australia great – good mates and good music.
Rural development review
A rural living strategy will come under the spotlight as Colac and district's civic leaders unite at a meeting tomorrow.
Council wants views about cycling trail
Colac civic leaders want the public’s views on an iconic district rail trail.
Blame rain for fallen branch
A tree surgeon and arborist has blamed heavy rain for an elm tree branch crashing into Colac’s Murray Street.
Confusion over meeting date
Colac Otway Shire Councillors spent more time this week deciding the legality of their planning meeting than addressing the listed items.
Caravan park tourists return
Campers have started to return to a Great Ocean Road caravan park after floods last week forced evacuations.
Myxomatosis cases increase due to rain
Vets expect an increase in rabbits suffering from a deadly virus in coming weeks after recent heavy rain in Colac and district.
Chief defends tree inspection
Colac Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small has reassured the public about safety underneath trees in Colac’s Memorial Square.
Truly inspiring
Athleta Jean Mactaggart (nee Wilson), a much loved Colac community member, has died at the Colac Hospital after a short illness.
Ocean road landslides hurt tourism
Coastal tourism operators say they have lost millions of dollars in revenue after landslips on the Great Ocean Road.
Marginal status for Corangamite becomes official
Colac and district civic leaders remain in a strong position to lobby the federal government ahead of the next election.
Mud and flood bad for spuds
Heavy rain has washed away most of a Colac district potato crop.
Climate change affecting disaster response plans
Two years ago, Lake Colac was dry and the district’s Black Saturday bushfire was just a month away from ravaging 1300 hectares through Weerite-Pomborneit.
Drain tampering causes flooding
Colac Otway Shire Council believes unauthorised tampering of an Otways drain was responsible for flooding a Great Ocean Road caravan park.
