Council to consider revised Code of Conduct
January 29, 2017
Colac Otway Shire’s newly elected Council will consider a revised code of conduct this week.
John Blane is Colac Otway’s 2017 Australia Day Citizen of the Year
January 26, 2017
Colac businessman and Rotary stalwart John Blane is Colac Otway Shire’s 2017 Citizen of the Year.
The other recipients were Johanna Noseda, Young Citizen of the Year; Frances Simm, Community Service Award; Merrill O’Donnell, Arts Service Award; and Barry Cameron, Sports Service Award.
Bluewater flooring materials delivery impacted by international shipping delays
January 12, 2017
Council has received advice that disruption to international shipping has delayed delivery of the flooring materials for the Bluewater Leisure Centre Stadium by approximately four weeks.
Order of Australia medal holder named as shire’s Australia Day ambassador
January 6, 2017
Order of Australia recipient and Australian Centenary Medal holder Duncan Stalker is Colac Otway Shire’s 2017 Australia Day ambassador.
Council calls for community views on show day holiday
December 20, 2016
The community will have an opportunity to share its views on whether Colac Show Day should remain as a public holiday in lieu of Melbourne Cup Day in the Colac Otway Shire.
Community can help shape Council’s future direction via survey
December 16, 2016
The newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council today reinforced its commitment to listening to the community with the launch of a comprehensive community consultation process aimed at directly informing Council’s strategic priorities for the future.
Councillors refuse development plan for Great Ocean Road subdivision
December 15, 2016
Colac Otway Shire Council has refused a development plan for a 139-lot subdivision on the Great Ocean Road at Apollo Bay.
Council calls for significant reform to Great Ocean Road coastal management
November 24, 2016
The State Government’s proposed changes to the Marine and Coastal Act don’t go far enough to achieve the changes needed for significant management reform of the Great Ocean Road and coast, according to the Colac Otway Shire Council.
Mayor outlines plans for increased focus on community engagement
November 24, 2016
Mayor Chris Potter has outlined plans for an increased focus on community engagement in 2017 as Colac Otway Shire Council looks to set up its key strategies for the next four years and beyond.
Michael Bell wins Council’s 2016 Young Ambassador Award
November 18, 2016
Talented musician Michael Bell has won Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2016 Young Ambassador Award.
Colac Otway Shire Council welcomes $50-million funding announcement for Great Ocean Road
November 18, 2016
Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s funding announcement for the Great Ocean Road, while calling for further investment in other arterial roads that support the region’s economy.
Community can help shape Colac Otway as a positive ageing community
November 16, 2016
Colac Otway Shire Council has embarked on an innovative social project to review and improve Colac Otway as an age friendly and dementia inclusive community.
Gourmet Traveller’s 2016 Chef of the Year Dan Hunter headlines ANZ Business Breakfast
November 16, 2016
Colac Otway Shire Council is delighted to host multi-award winning chef Dan Hunter of Brae as keynote speaker at this year’s ANZ Business Breakfast on 6 December.
Eight outstanding young achievers contest Council's Young Ambassador Award
November 14, 2016
A strong field of eight young people from across the district will vie for this year's Colac Otway Shire Young Ambassador Award.
Cr Chris Potter elected to the Mayoral role
November 9, 2016
Council tonight elected Cr Chris Potter to the position of Mayor for the next 12 months, and Cr Stephen Hart to the position of Deputy Mayor.
- Action on the ground helping to restore Wye River and Separation Creek
- Colac Otway provisional election results announced
- Landowners urged to prepare their properties for Fire Danger Period
- Public Holiday on Colac Show Day will remain
- Council urges preparedness for imminent significant weather event
- Weekly organics kerbside collections throughout October
- Council appoints contractor to replace Bluewater sports floor
- Market testing exercise will gauge interest in harbour redevelopment project
- Tourism biggest employer in Colac Otway, report reveals
- Apollo Bay to Host Australia Day Celebrations in 2017
- Council funds additional opening hours at Apollo Bay Library and continues partnership with Corangamite Regional Library Corporation
- Council's annual report receives gold at Australasian awards
- Council calls for EOI for Bluewater sports floor replacement
- 2017 Colac Otway Shire Australia Day Award nominations are now open
- Council acquires $107,000 grant for breakwater assessment
