Articles tagged: Local Government
Drought among worst seen
Wannon’s MP is calling on the government to provide urgent drought relief.
MP on shortlist for leadership
Newly re-elected Member for Wannon Dan Tehan remains committed to pushing for local election-pledge projects, while advocating for drought relief for south-west farmers.
MP says waste must end
Upper House MP for Colac and district and recently appointed opposition spokesperson for local government Bev McArthur is calling for a war on waste: the waste of taxpayers’ and ratepayers’ money.
Info sessions planned for council candidates
Have you been thinking about standing for local council but need more information?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Councils to survey district’s residents
People across Colac and district might get a chance to rate their local council in coming weeks.
Council meeting dates set
Colac Otway Shire Council has set its 2023 meeting dates and will host regular submissions committees through the year.
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.
Callers will question satisfaction with councils
Colac and district residents could receive a phone call asking how they feel about their local council.
Council rate rise capped
Council rates can only rise by a maximum of 1.75 per cent next financial year.
Harbor and lighting contracts awarded
A Birregurra sports lighting project and major Apollo Bay design works can get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding contracts for both works.
Cr Kate Hanson re-elected as Colac Otway mayor
A housing shortage, worker crisis, lack of childcare and COVID recovery are top issues for Colac Otway Shire Council’s leadership, including re-elected mayor Kate Hanson.
Mayor to talk with minister
Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton will represent the region in a state advisory panel.
Stadium and cinema present challenges for councillors
CONFIRMING an opening date for Bluewater’s problem-plagued basketball stadium is among the challenges facing Colac Otway Shire’s new councillors.
Candidate aims to boost pride
Colac businessman Jason Schram says he would work to restore people’s pride in Colac Otway Shire Council if elected as a councillor.
Theatre founder will nominate
Colac district farmer and arts leader Andrew Beale wants to be the community’s voice and connect residents and ratepayers with Colac Otway Shire Council.
New candidate in council race
Birregurra’s Daryl Collins has only been in the district for two years but he believes his fresh approach and business background could provide a welcome boost to local government.
COUNCIL BUDGET: Rate increase capped without service cuts
COLAC and district homeowners will face an average council rates and charges increase of about $45 next financial year, with rating increases capped at 2.5 per cent.
RED TAPE CUT: Colac Otway pledges 10-day turnaround for minor permits
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has pledged to cut the time it takes to approve planning applications and slash red tape.
MAYORAL MATTERS: Colac misses out on federal grant for CBD plan
WE ARE disappointed to advise the community that our second application to the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund was unsuccessful.
Police escort councillor from Colac Otway meeting
APOLLO BAY police escorted councillor Chris Smith out of a Colac Otway Shire Council meeting this week after he refused to sit in his allocated seat.
