Colac Otway Shire News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Public Notice - Apollo Bay Pool

December 1, 2016

Council advises the opening of the Apollo Bay pool has been delayed by approximately one week and will not be open this weekend.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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