Colac Otway Shire Council

  • Council supports action plan

    Colac Otway Shire Council chief executive Peter Brown has praised the State Government’s plan to manage the Great Ocean Road, saying it responds to the council’s advocacy.

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  • Shining a bright light on cancer awareness

    Drivers and pedestrians on Colac’s Murray Street will notice about a dozen median-strip trees lit by pink lights at night, marking breast cancer awareness month.

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  • Council approves moves to buy former high school land

    Colac Otway Shire Council has approved plans to buy part of the former Colac High School, but it could take years to develop the land.

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  • Harbour viability assessed

    Civic leaders are optimistic they’re making progress on a revamp of Apollo Bay’s harbour, after more than a decade in development limbo.

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  • Brian Crook wins council election count-back

    Colac’s Brian Crook will re-join Colac Otway Shire Council after being the successful candidate in a vote count-back.

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  • New reusable bags for fruit and vegies

    Colac Otway Shire Council is supporting the reduction of plastic waste in the community with a reusable produce bag initiative, launched next Monday.

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  • Councillors unanimous in opposing Apollo Bay resort

    A $70-million tourist resort proposed for Apollo Bay will go to an independent planning panel without the support of Colac Otway Shire Council, following a unanimous vote this week.

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  • Resort developer unveils sponsorship package

    The developer of a proposed tourist resort at Apollo Bay has pledged up to $8 million to local community initiatives if his project gets the green light.

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