Colac Otway Shire
No takers to join new Australia Day committee
Interest in Australia Day celebrations in Colac Otway Shire seems to have evaporated.
District welcomes its newest citizens
Colac Otway Shire’s seven newest Australian citizens have taken a citizenship pledge in front of family and friends at a ceremony in Colac.
Brian Crook wins council election count-back
Colac’s Brian Crook will re-join Colac Otway Shire Council after being the successful candidate in a vote count-back.
Call to turn recycling crisis into council opportunity
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says Australia’s recycling crisis could provide the Colac district with employment and industry opportunities.
Council adds new toilet and path into budget
Cororooke community members have had a win with Colac Otway Shire Council voting to build a new toilet block for the town.
Authorities investigate slaughter
Firearm offences and an alleged slaughter of pigs at a community group’s shed in Forrest are under investigation.
Council finds $500,000 savings
Colac Otway Shire Council will have an extra half-a-million dollars to spend in next financial year’s budget, providing funding hopes for projects like new toilets at Cororooke.
Council appoints new chief officer
Colac Otway Shire Council’s newly appointed chief says he’s really keen to start work on July 2, bringing more than three decades of local government experience to the top job.