Colac Otway Shire Council
Council receives feedback during aged care review
Colac Otway Shire Council has received a progress report on its aged and disability services review, which considers options to continue or stop providing services to the community.
Red-tape frustration grows
Bass Strait Freight director David Harris says frustrations are growing with Colac Otway Shire Council, as his company hits more “preposterous” red tape in its bid to ship livestock from King Island to Apollo Bay.
Council seeks three free blocks
Colac Otway Shire Council will seek three lots from Colac’s Bruce Street subdivision free of charge, an expectation of many councillors during the original sale.
Birregurra event venue receives council permit
A wedding events space in Birregurra has been given the green light on a permit, after operating for years without the correct permit.
Community wins Bay kinder battle
Apollo Bay leaders say their efforts to keep the old kinder site in the hands of the community are historic after winning the fight for 69 McLachlan Street.
Apollo Bay loses Place of Last Resort
Apollo Bay no longer has a bushfire Place of Last Resort due to vegetation planted by state authorities on the dunes, despite the threat of a high-risk summer.
Committees on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider appointing councillors to six advisory committees including the Lake Colac Co-ordinating Committee.
Bulla gains approval for expansion plans
Dairy manufacturer Bulla has reaffirmed its commitment to Colac, while gaining council approval for an expansion of its Forest Street site.