Colac Otway Shire Council

  • HOUSING TALKS: MP clarifies ‘housing crisis’

    COLAC’S state MP has clarified that the issue he described as a “chronic housing crisis” in Colac is actually a potential shortage of higher-quality housing.

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  • COUNCIL BUDGET: Rate increase capped without service cuts

    COLAC and district homeowners will face an average council rates and charges increase of about $45 next financial year, with rating increases capped at 2.5 per cent.

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  • TRIBUNAL APPEAL: Bakery rejection shocks owners

    IRREWARRA Sourdough’s John and Bronwynne Calvert say they are shocked and disappointed that councillors rejected their application to expand their business at Irrewarra.

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  • REBUILD BLOW: Extra building red tape could stall fire recovery

    A SEPARATION CREEK resident says the State Government’s new fire ratings for the coastal community are “worse than horrific” and could stop landowners rebuilding.

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  • ‘BLAND PLAN’: Lake foreshore plan divides councillors

    A PLAN to improve Lake Colac’s foreshore has received a mixed reaction from Colac Otway Shire councillors, but they have agreed to ask residents for their views.

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  • ON DISPLAY: Council to consider lake foreshore plan

    A foreshore play space, improved access for anglers and a new “sculptural art trail” are among the ideas in a draft Lake Colac Foreshore Master Plan.

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  • MAYORAL MATTERS: Second attempt at federal grant

    A transformation of Colac’s central business district will start this year, as civic leaders apply for federal funding for the project.

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  • GREEN LIGHT: Councillor approval for new caravan park

    ELLIMINYT is a step closer to boosting Colac district’s tourism opportunities by hosting holidaymakers at a new camping and caravan park.

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