Colac Otway Shire Council
MAYORAL ELECTION: Colac Otway councillors to vie for leadership
Two Colac Otway Shire councillors have confirmed they have their eyes set on being the shire’s new mayor.
Next step for retail proposal
A proposed development for a new IGA supermarket in Apollo Bay would support the town as a centre for living and recreation, a planning consultant says.
Birregurra venue offers donation to community
The owner of Birregurra’s Bootmakers Cottage says he would donate $2500 a year to local community groups, as a small gesture to the community that he hopes to support with his proposed weddings and events space.
Committee left ‘high and dry’
Passionate community advocate Rod Amos says Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision to cancel Lake Colac Consultative Committee meetings almost two years ago is a “failure of leadership”.
Farm house proposal aims to obtain teachers
Alvie Primary School teacher and fourth generation farmer Bianca Moore says she would hate for rural students to miss out on teachers because of a lack of housing.
Residents oppose Colac hotel
Three Colac residents have expressed their concerns about a proposed three-storey hotel in the city’s Dennis Street, citing concerns around privacy, carparking and street aesthetics.
Opportunity to learn about fair access to all
Colac Otway sporting clubs and organisations can learn how to provide local sporting opportunities that are accessible to everyone at fair access information sessions.
Birregurra venue seeks permit
A wedding venue in Birregurra is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council permission to continue hosting events, after operating without the correct permit for several years.