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 30 January 2026
Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting businesses, industry groups and community members from across the Shire to help shape a new Economic Development Strategy.
The winners of the 2026 Colac Otway Shire Awards were announced at the Australia Day community celebration held at Cressy Aerodrome.
Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which appears in the Colac Herald every Friday.
On display until 20 February 2026
The Economy and Creative Industries department are developing and Economic Development Strategy.
04 February 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
We're encouraging all youth artists aged 12-25 in Colac Otway Shire to get creative! Enter your art masterpieces into the 2026 Youth Art Futures Competition. Entries close Monday 16 March 2026.
Join us for a walk along Lake Colac with Birdlife Australia to see which birds frequent the Ramsar site and surrounding wetlands.
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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.