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 28 May 2026
Colac Otway Shire Council is reassuring the community that the closure of the Colac cinema will be short-term, with the much loved service set to return as part of an improved and expanded offering.
Published on 27 May 2026
Colac Otway residents, businesses and community stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on Council’s Draft Economic Development Framework, now on public exhibition.
Colac Otway Shire Council has received a strong response to its recent call for public art, attracting strong interest from artists, community groups and organisations across the region and beyond.
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.
On display until 10 June 2026
Have your say on the Draft Road Safety Strategy
Have your say on the Draft Asset Management Policy.
29 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
Feeling a bit isolated? Would you like to share a story, listen or just relax in the library with others while having a coffee or tea?
Join us for a special National Reconciliation Week Movie event at the Colac Library where we will watch "Ablaze".
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.