Colac Otway Shire Council
Market sizes booming with $1.5-million roof
Cattle sale numbers have jumped 70 per cent at Colac’s saleyards.
Anger at Birregurra path snub
BIRREGURRA’S Sarah Handscombe wants civic leaders to explain why they consider a gravel footpath in Colac acceptable but unacceptable for Birregurra.
Tonnes of Lake Colac carp caught for bait
CARP taken from Lake Colac this week will become bait for commercial fishermen, a council worker says.
Concerns at plan for new traffic lights
A COLAC OTWAY Shire councillor is urging people to contact councillors today if they oppose a VicRoads plan for traffic lights at a Princes Highway intersection.
Region’s councils call for ALP train pledge
PRESSURE is building on political candidates to match a Coalition promise to add extra passenger services to Colac’s train line ahead of this weekend’s state election.
New council leader ready for challenge
New Colac Otway Shire Council mayor Frank Buchanan says he feels “privileged and excited” about leading the council for the next 12 months.
Men rally to support White Ribbon cause
Colac Otway Shire’s domestic violence figures are unacceptable and attitudes towards women need to change, a council leader says.
Holiday on cards for caring leader
A well-deserved holiday awaits Lyn Russell as she ends her two-year term as Colac Otway Shire Council’s mayor today.