Colac Otway Shire
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.
Statistics remain steady in shire
Colac Otway Shire’s population and demographic structure has remained much the same in the last year, the council’s annual report says.
SPEND IT HERE: Plea for state housing fund to flow into Colac Otway
The region’s key politicians say they’re doing all they can to ensure the Colac Otway Shire becomes a destination for the State Government’s plan to build 1300 homes in regional Victoria.
January 26 ceremony to stay
Colac Otway Shire will continue to commemorate Australia Day with a citizenship ceremony on January 26, despite a neighbouring council scrapping its celebrations.
Bottle scheme to help charities
Colac and district locals will get money back in their pockets for recycling containers and bottles under the State Government’s new container deposit scheme starting November 1.