Colac Otway Shire
Mayors won’t stand for top jobs at two councils
Colac Otway Shire will have a new mayor tonight, after Joe McCracken revealed he would not recontest the position at the council’s mayoral election.
Lights and camera upgraded at square
Contractors have begun security upgrades at Colac Memorial Square, making the space a safer and more appealing location for community members.
Mixed response to vaccinations
Colac Otway Shire’s immunisation rates for one and two-year-olds are above the national average, but immunisation rates among five-year-old children fall below the national average.
New growth plan to guide Colac development
The Colac community can learn what the city might look like in 30 years time, with a draft Colac 2050 growth plan going on public display.
$800,000 injection for Colac’s Western Reserve
Colac’s Western Reserve will receive more than $800,000 of upgrades to the ground and lights, after the State Government awarded a grant for women’s football at the facility.
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.