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.

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  • Council rate rise capped

    Council rates can only rise by a maximum of 1.75 per cent next financial year.

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  • 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. 

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  • 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.

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  • Mayor to talk with minister

    Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton will represent the region in a state advisory panel.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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