Local Government

  • Info sessions planned for council candidates

    Have you been thinking about standing for local council but need more information?

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  • Candidate’s concerns over lack of safeguards

    A Barwon Downs mother putting her hand up to run for local council says she was appalled to learn that councillors aren’t required to undergo a police check or working with children check.

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  • Women’s leadership course

    Colac Otway women have until Friday to apply for a new program that trains women to stand in council elections and be community leaders.

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  • Tackling a lack of women in local government

    Women across Victoria can gain leadership skills in a program aiming to get more women into local councils.

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  • Push to scrap council prayers at council meetings

    Surf Coast Shire Council’s Heather Wellington outlines why she opposes compulsory prayers at the start of council meetings.

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  • Councils to survey district’s residents

    People across Colac and district might get a chance to rate their local council in coming weeks.

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  • Council meeting dates set

    Colac Otway Shire Council has set its 2023 meeting dates and will host regular submissions committees through the year.

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  • Program aims to develop female leadership

    Women living in Colac Otway Shire can join a new program to boost the number of women in local government.

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