Colac Otway Shire
Colac West plan unlocks land for housing
Colac Otway Shire councillors have endorsed a development plan for Colac’s West that will unlock more than 450 new houses.
Recycling to support homeless
The idea to “recycle and rehome” has led to a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness across the Colac Otway Shire.
Volunteer support essential to sustain events
A former mayor is encouraging festival organisers to mentor the next wave of volunteers, with “severe committee burnout” forcing another major Colac district event to scale back.
Locals urged to complete survey
Colac’s Community Hub Inc. is seeking to gain a better understanding of the community’s diverse needs by encouraging local residents to complete a survey.
Pressure on producers as egg demand rises
Since the lock down of multiple south-west Victorian chicken farms amid a bird flu outbreak, local egg producers are facing increasing demand to fill the supply gap.
Greening report reveals Colac’s lack of trees
A shire-wide urban greening report has revealed Colac’s lack of tree cover, while there is an abundance of grass and concrete in the township.
Long wait for Colac Otway pensioners
New aged care pensioners in Colac Otway Shire are waiting almost three months for Centrelink to process their claims.
Youngsters request more local entertainment
Colac Otway Shire’s youth want more social discos, dance and music events to be held in the shire for young people.