Articles tagged: corangamite
Suggest Projects in budget
Corangamite Shire Council is calling on residents to provide a wish list of projects they want to see in the 2026-2027 budget.
Fire restrictions in force from today
Today marks the first day of the Fire Danger Period in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires.
Millions watch McArthur run
After yet another half marathon led to him becoming an internet sensation, a former district MP reflects on his running journey.
Authority farewells members
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has announced the departure of four board members, including the board chair.
Corangamite project earns state recognition
A bold response to the region’s shortage of early years educators has earnt Corangamite Shire Council a place among Victoria’s most innovative local governments.
Young people lead the way with event
Corangamite Year 12 students have come together to plan a winter ball.
Residents shape council plan
Corangamite Shire Council has adopted a new council plan for the next four years, with residents’ priorities including aged care, housing and childcare.
Corangamite plan boosts key towns, projects
Corangamite Shire Council’s newly adopted four-year plan will support growth at Camperdown and push for project funding at Cobden, Timboon and more.
Australia Day support high in Corangamite
Corangamite Shire mayor Kate Makin says a high level of support from residents about Australia Day celebrations shows “a clear indication of how our community wants to mark the occasion”.
Councils forced to collect new levy: lawyers
Councils including Colac Otway and Corangamite will have no choice but to collect the State Government’s controversial emergency services levy, legal advice says.
Councils back out of buying offsets
South-west councils are moving away from buying carbon credits and focusing on local initiatives to reduce emissions.
Award finalists revealed
A Timboon brewery, a Cobden veterinary clinic and Camperdown’s courthouse are among 15 Corangamite Business Award finalists.
Corangamite grants open
Applications for Corangamite Shire’s grants have opened, with five funding programs for events, festivals, recreation programs, equipment and community projects.
Circular waste class to come
Corangamite Shire Council and Sustainability Victoria are running a free Circular Economy 101 workshop to help local businesses repurpose waste while boosting profits.
Share feedback on shire’s climate risks
The Corangamite Shire Council is creating a Climate Change Resilience Plan to help local communities navigate environmental challenges.
Pollies in territory dispute
A Corangamite turf war between two feuding MPs is continuing more than a year after voters had their say on who should represent the electorate.
Colac likely to stay put in electoral boundary shift
The Colac district’s federal electorate boundaries could come under review once again as the state’s burgeoning population causes a reshuffle.
Colac must fight to stay in Corangamite
“It will be very detrimental for Colac to be severed from the Corangamite electorate.”
Corangamite heading for narrow election
A Deakin University politics lecturer says he believes sitting MP Sarah Henderson will have a narrow victory after Saturday’s federal election.
Candidates differ over marriage law
Corangamite’s Family First candidate Alan Barron says he believes marriage is about “procreation” and not “love” and that he won’t support marriage equality if elected.
