Articles tagged: council
New council marks first year
It’s been just over 12 months since Colac Otway Shire’s new team of councillors took up their roles. The Colac Herald’s Naomi Newcombe has spoken with councillors over the past two weeks to hear how they feel the first year has gone.
Winchelsea set to host August council meeting
This month’s Surf Coast Shire Council meeting is set to come to Winchelsea.
Request for diverse committee
Petitioners want Colac Otway Shire Council to set up an official LGBTQIA+ committee with the shire.
Councillors blast state waste hike
South-west councillors have expressed their anger over the State Government’s waste levy increase, with one council calling for the government to rethink its decision.
Council talks with staff about required backpay
Colac Otway Shire Council says it is working with its staff to rectify a payroll issue. The Colac Herald understands that the council has been in discussions with its service and operations staff related to potential required backpay. It’s understood that the backpay relates to on-call hours that the council had paid at a flat […]
Council receives plans for houses, subdivision, sauna
Colac Otway Shire Council has received proposals for an Apollo Bay sauna, an Elliminyt subdivision and a range of houses across the district.
Corangamite shire ready for council plan feedback
Corangamite Shire Council’s draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and multiple targeted strategies will be available for public feedback from Monday.
IT’S ANTI-SOCIAL: Council opposes state’s form of proposed housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has opposed plans for a 50-dwelling social housing development in Colac, asking for further talks with project managers.
Mayors meet with MP to oppose levy
Colac district CFA volunteers are warning about the financial and psychological impacts of a proposed levy hike that will disproportionately hit farmers.
Safety, traffic and noise concerns of proposal
A dangerous intersection, increased noise and inappropriate location are some of the reasons why Colac Otway residents are opposed to a Hungry Jack’s restaurant setting up in Colac.
Councils back out of buying offsets
South-west councils are moving away from buying carbon credits and focusing on local initiatives to reduce emissions.
Bully barrier for councils
Victorian councillors are motivated to run for council to represent their community and enact change - but harassment and bullying are key factors in councillors choosing not to seek re-election, a new report says.
Council to provide input on accommodation
Colac Otway Shire Council will share its views on the development of temporary worker accommodation in Colac’s Miller Street for Colac Area Health.
Council site views drop
A website designed to help residents and ratepayers compare their councils is back online but has recorded lower page views due to the website being shut down for six months.
Club welcomes funds for new courts
Winchelsea netballers will see some much-needed upgrades to their facilities following Surf Coast Shire Council’s endorsement of funding for new netball courts.
Accountant stands for council
Colac’s Glynis Myers has always looked for ways to give back to the community and she believes standing for Colac Otway Shire Council could be her next opportunity.
