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Fire & Emergencies

Information to prepare for this Fire Season including emergency contacts and fire prevention.

Otway Complex Fires - Recovery Resources

Recovery resources for communities affected by the January 2026, Otway Complex bushfires.

Latest News

Council streamlines Pascoe Street Carpark arrangements

Published on 29 September 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council has endorsed simplifying management of the Pascoe Street Carpark in Apollo Bay.

Footpath Investment to Strengthen Connections in Birregurra

Published on 29 September 2026

A major new footpath project in Birregurra is set to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity, with $250,000 allocated through Council's Footpath Upgrade Program in the 2026-2027 Budget.

Waste Strategy Review Builds on Strong Progress

Published on 29 September 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council has endorsed a refreshed Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategy, building on achievements to date and setting a clear direction for waste management, resource recovery and recycling through to 2030.
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Have Your Say

Draft Revenue and Rating Plan

On display until 07 October 2026

Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Revenue and Rating Plan.

Draft Community Engagement Policy

On display until 07 October 2026

Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Community Engagement Policy.
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Upcoming Events

Loreen Missen "Otway Experience" Art Exhibition

02 October 2026

A great location to view and purchase local art.

2026 Youth Photography Competition

02 October 2026

Photo entries captured by Colac Otway Shire Youth aged between 12-25. Exploring the theme 'Focus: Looking Through My Lens'. All photos can be viewed online and in person in the COPACC gallery foyer (95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac) until Sunday 4th October 2026.

Golden Gumboot 2026

02 October 2026

Join the fun and explore the Beechy Rail Trail.
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Works & Projects

Apollo Bay Road Reconstruction

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.

Colac Central Reserve Dog Park

Colac Otway residents and their four-legged friends will soon benefit from a new dedicated off-leash dog park at Central Reserve.

Halletts Lane, Birregurra - Road Works

Council will undertake repair works on Halletts Lane, Birregurra, following recent damage caused by increased traffic.
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Bluewater Leisure Centre

Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.

COPACC

COPACC is the Colac Otway Shire's premier theatre, function centre and gallery space.

Colac Otway Connection

Read the latest edition of Council's newsletter - Colac Otway Connection.

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