Colac Otway Shire News
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.
Read more: Community can help shape Council’s future direction via survey
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.
Read more: Councillors refuse development plan for Great Ocean Road subdivision
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.
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.
Read more: Council calls for significant reform to Great Ocean Road coastal management
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.
Read more: Mayor outlines plans for increased focus on community engagement
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.
Read more: Michael Bell wins 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.
Read more: Colac Otway Shire Council welcomes $50-million funding announcement for Great Ocean Road
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.
Read more: Community can help shape Colac Otway as a positive ageing 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.
Read more: Gourmet Traveller’s 2016 Chef of the Year Dan Hunter headlines ANZ Business Breakfast
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.
Read more: Eight outstanding young achievers contest Council’s 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
November 3, 2016
Read more: 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