Colac Otway Shire
Property price boom across Colac district
Colac Otway Shire’s median house price has jumped an unprecedented 51 per cent in the past five years, reaching $370,500 at the end of last month.

Council cuts development’s size
Colac Otway Shire councillors who approved a 12-unit motel at Birregurra say their decision was an appropriate compromise between allowing development and retaining character.

Council to consider Colac reserve tender
Colac builder Spence Construction looks set to be in charge of the city’s Central Reserve sporting complex redevelopment, due for completion in April next year.

Colac’s entrance gets a makeover
An open plaza, gardens and a pocket park will greet visitors to Colac after Colac Otway Shire Council contractors complete a beautification project.

Colac teen volunteer wins young ambassador award
Colac student Matthew Cartwright is determined to continue helping others after winning Colac Otway Shire Council’s Young Ambassador Award.

Medal for former mayor
FORMER Colac mayor and long-time community volunteer Peter Mercer has received an Australia Day honour.

Tourist retreat is top business
THE owners of an Otways tourism business say evolving with their clients’ needs is the secret behind their new status as Colac and district’s best business.
Otways building might resume
WANNON Water says it is exploring financial support to develop plans that could restart building in Otways towns in less than a year.