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Fire and Flood Emergency Events - January 2026

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Latest News

Community invited to help shape community engagement

Published on 26 August 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on a proposed new Community Engagement Policy, with the draft policy set to be placed on public exhibition for six weeks.

Community input invited on Revenue and Rating Plan

Published on 26 August 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a range of proposed changes to its Revenue and Rating Plan

Council Notes Princes Highway Speed Limit Request

Published on 25 August 2026

At its meeting on Tuesday, Council received and noted a joint letter from residents and visitors associated with the Colac Otway Caravan and Cabin Park requesting advocacy for a lower speed limit on the section of Princes Highway, adjacent to the park.
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Have Your Say

Draft Community Engagement Policy

On display until 07 October 2026

Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Community Engagement Policy.

Draft Revenue and Rating Plan

On display until 07 October 2026

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

2026 Youth Photography Competition (Colac Otway Shire Youth 12-25)

26 August 2026

​Entries are open for the 2026 Youth Photography Competition. This year's theme is 'Focus: Looking Through My Lens'. Open to all young people aged 12-25 who live, work, play, and/or study in Colac Otway Shire.

Red Door Dance & Theatre Co Presents: & Juliet

27 August 2026

A hilarious and heartfelt modern twist on the classic story of Romeo & Juliet

Barongarook Creek Community Planting Day

28 August 2026

Central Otway Landcare Network is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and take part in upcoming community planting days along Barongarook Creek.
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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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