Red tape Shire blocks permits; frustrated at state interference Corangamite Shire Council has voted to uphold its planning laws despite community support for two permits for new homes that it rejected this week. By Billy HigginsDecember 18, 2020 Colac square has lost second public event Red tape and pressure on volunteers have contributed to the cancellation of a second event at Colac’s Memorial Square. By A Staff ReporterAugust 21, 2017