Colac Otway Shire
Council investigating burnout pad proposal
Car enthusiasts are fundraising to establish a motor trials track and burnout pad near Colac.
MP dishes out explosive claims
Less than 10 per cent of crashes reported in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires in the five years to mid-2017 involved international visitors, according to VicRoads statistics.
Council waiting to appoint new chief
Colac Otway Shire ratepayers and residents will have to wait until next year to find out who will take on the role of chief executive officer.
Crime rates soaring across Colac region
A rise in crime throughout Colac and district has prompted the region’s top police officer to warn the public to be vigilant and proactive.
Committee upbeat
Colac Show organisers believe numbers at this year’s show will be strong despite there being no public holiday on Friday.
Tribunal overturns Birre motel permit
More than 35 Birregurra residents are celebrating a tribunal’s decision to overturn council approval for a motel development in the town, after proving plans were inaccurate.
Call for inquiry into council staff losses
A Colac Otway Shire councillor has called for a state investigation into the council’s high turnover of staff last financial year, suggesting “confidential documents” could provide an explanation.
Push for hard-waste collection
Colac Otway Shire could look tidier and cleaning up could be easier if a councillor’s push for a hard rubbish collection proves viable and gets support from his colleagues.