Council extends closing date for Bluewater floor to be available for community use
Febrary 10, 2017
Colac Otway Shire Council has allocated over 80 per cent of the damaged Bluewater floor to community groups for their own use after contractors completed the removal.
Read more: Council extends closing date for Bluewater floor to be available for community use
Council’s commitment to saving costs continues
Febrary 10, 2017
Colac Otway Shire’s latest efforts to save money whilst still delivering great services to the community now involve using innovative water saving technologies.
DPO5 Apollo Bay - have your say
February 2, 2017
The development plan application for 6230 & 6280 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay is being considered in response to a VCAT appeal. A revised plan has been lodged and is being considered by Council. Due to VCAT hearing dates Council can only wait for under 3 weeks for public comment. Closing date 20/2/17.
Revised code sets high standard of professionalism for councillors
Febrary 2, 2017
Mayor Chris Potter says that Colac Otway Shire Council’s revised Code of Conduct sets a high standard of professionalism for councillors.
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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.
Read more: John Blane is Colac Otway’s 2017 Australia Day Citizen of the Year
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.
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.
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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.
- Council calls for significant reform to Great Ocean Road coastal management
- Mayor outlines plans for increased focus on community engagement
- Michael Bell wins Council’s 2016 Young Ambassador Award
- Colac Otway Shire Council welcomes $50-million funding announcement for Great Ocean Road
- 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
- Eight outstanding young achievers contest Council’s Young Ambassador Award
- Cr Chris Potter elected to the Mayoral role
- 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