Colac Otway Shire Council
Central Reserve talks with state opposition
COLAC civic and sporting leaders will meet with the Victorian Opposition sport spokesman to ask for a Labor Party commitment to fund a Central Reserve redevelopment.
Chair cuts down access barriers
THE ARRIVAL of a new all-terrain wheelchair at Apollo Bay has helped people with mobility issues access the Great Ocean Walk.
Golden prize for walker
PERSISTENCE paid off for Colac’s Angus Rogers, with a Golden Gumboot discovery earning him free tickets to a play centre.
‘Critical’ roof issues hit Bluewater work
COLAC Otway Shire Council officials say Bluewater Fitness Centre’s redevelopment remains on track despite concerns about the building’s interior roof.
Reserve frustration boils over
Colac’s bid to gain State Government funding for Central Reserve has hit a hurdle, with time running out for pre-election funding and “frustrations” emerging between state and local government.
AFL joins campaign for Colac reserve upgrade
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has the support of AFL Victoria in its bid to gain $2 million State Government funding to upgrade Central Reserve.
Gumboot search starts Saturday
WALKERS will start a hunt on Saturday for 40 golden gumboots hidden along the Old Beechy Rail Trail at Kawarren and Beech Forrest.
Council signs up to welcome zone
COLAC has continued to build its refugee-friendly reputation after Colac Otway Shire Council signed an official declaration welcoming refugees to the region.