Colac Otway Shire Council
Blazes highlight risk of early fire season in Colac region
A BLAZE in the Otways which destroyed a house has sparked concerns about an early start to this year’s fire season.
Calls for minister to step in to stop Birregurra quarry
BIRREGURRA landowner Russell Young hopes the State Planning Minister will stop plans for a quarry before an application reaches a Victorian appeals tribunal in November.
Ex-students fighting to retain school site
A GROUP of former Colac High School students have started a campaign calling for action at the former high school site.
Council initiates probe into Bluewater delays and blowout
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has ordered a review into the overdue and over-budget Bluewater sports centre redevelopment.
Stadium delays sideline young basketballers
ALMOST 200 young basketballers will be sidelined due to delays with Colac’s Bluewater stadium redevelopment.
Disgusting graffiti attack on War Memorial
COLAC RSL and city authorities have expressed disgust over a weekend graffiti attack on the war memorial in Colac’s Memorial Square.
Colac district’s unemployment at five-year low
COLAC and district’s unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low and Colac’s mayor says the future is bright, with more jobs growth to come.
District community speaks out on trains
COLAC OTWAY Shire Councillor Brian Crook says Colac and district residents have “well and truly spoken” on the city’s public transport needs.