Information for communities affected by the current fire and flood emergency events. This information is updated regularly.
Colac Otway Emergency Events - January 2026
Information for communities affected by the current fire and flood emergency events.
Use Council's Submit a Request form to alert us to your non-urgent issue or concern.
Information to prepare for this Fire Season including emergency contacts and fire prevention.
Find out how to contact Colac Otway Shire Council 24 hours/7 days.
Find the date of the next council meeting, read the agenda and access the minutes of past meetings.
Information about your rates, pay your rates online or lodge a valuation objection.
View current employment opportunities and tender information.
Rubbish collection and recycling information.
Building and planning information.
Published on 14 May 2026
The Elliminyt Wetlands project is continuing to take shape, with civil construction complete and final landscaping and community amenities close to delivery.
Published on 12 May 2026
Colac Otway community members are invited to have their say on Council’s Draft Road Safety Strategy, now on exhibition.
Published on 08 May 2026
Council is inviting community feedback on its Draft Asset Management Policy which outlines how Council looks after important community assets such as roads, facilities and infrastructure.
On display until 27 May 2026
Have your say on the 2026-27 Draft Council Budget.
On display until 10 June 2026
Have your say on the Draft Asset Management Policy.
Have your say on the Draft Road Safety Strategy
15 May 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
Show your heart for palliative care
16 May 2026
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
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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