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Information to prepare for this Fire Season including emergency contacts and fire prevention.
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Published on 24 June 2026
A range of local projects and initiatives will soon be underway across the Colac Otway region with Council’s endorsement of 95 grants worth over $300,000 through the 2026-27 Grants Program.
Colac Otway Shire Council has adopted its 2026-27 Budget, delivering continued investment in essential infrastructure while navigating a challenging global and local economic environment.
Keep up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans from the June 2026 Council Meeting.
On display until 05 August 2026
Council is now seeking your feedback on our Draft Privacy Policy.
Council would like your feedback on the Draft Council Committees Policy.
On display until 01 July 2026
Council is seeking feedback on a draft Economic Development Framework that will guide how we support jobs, local businesses and investment across the Shire over the next 10 years.
27 June 2026
We’re looking for diverse voices (14-25yrs) to represent youth in our region.Gain invaluable experience workingalongside leaders and make a difference!• Advise on youth programs &policies• Ensure youth perspectivesshape decision-making• Design & evaluate youth-ledprojects/ events• Foster communityengagement & collaboration
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Dungeons and Dragons table top gaming multi session adventure for social connection and fun!
Colac Otway Shire Council has awarded a major contract to deliver four significant road reconstruction projects in Apollo Bay, forming part of Council’s $7 million investment in sealed road upgrades across coastal townships in the 2025-26 financial year.
Council’s seasonal leaf collection will run for approximately seven weeks across Colac’s northern streets, with collections on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (7.30am–2.30pm).
Council will be undertaking road safety improvement works on Conns Lane, Birregurra
Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.
COPACC is the Colac Otway Shire's premier theatre, function centre and gallery space.
Read the latest edition of Council's newsletter - Colac Otway Connection.
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