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Fire and Flood Emergency Events - January 2026

Information for communities affected by the current fire and flood emergency events.

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Fire & Emergencies

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

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Council Meetings

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Careers

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Rubbish & Recycling

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Planning & Building

Building and planning information.

Latest News

Council’s Grants Program delivers local projects across Colac Otway

Published on 24 June 2026

A range of local projects and initiatives will soon be underway across the Colac Otway region with Council’s endorsement of 95 grants worth over $300,000 through the 2026-27 Grants Program.

Council adopts budget focused on infrastructure, renewal

Published on 24 June 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council has adopted its 2026-27 Budget, delivering continued investment in essential infrastructure while navigating a challenging global and local economic environment.

June 2026 Council Meeting Snapshot

Published on 24 June 2026

Keep up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans from the June 2026 Council Meeting.
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Have Your Say

Draft Privacy Policy

On display until 05 August 2026

Council is now seeking your feedback on our Draft Privacy Policy.

Draft Council Committees Policy

On display until 05 August 2026

Council would like your feedback on the Draft Council Committees Policy.
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Upcoming Events

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR YOUR LOCAL YOUTH REFERENCE GROUP

03 July 2026

We’re looking for diverse voices (14-
25yrs) to represent youth in our region.
Gain invaluable experience working
alongside leaders and make a difference!
• Advise on youth programs &
policies
• Ensure youth perspectives
shape decision-making
• Design & evaluate youth-led
projects/ events
• Foster community
engagement & collaboration

Our Perspective - Off and Cross

03 July 2026

Together, these interconnected exhibitions form a distributed cultural program activating shopfronts, public spaces and community venues across Colac, celebrating textile practice, community participation and regional creative identity.

FREE Youth Stitch it Red Workshop (Colac Otway Shire Youth 12-25)

03 July 2026

Calling all young people aged 12-25! Get creative this school holidays and be part of the Colac Makers' Space community art project 'Seeing Red'. Join us for a FREE Youth Stitch It Red Workshop! Learn basic sewing techniques, collage fabric together, explore your creativity through design, and be part of this community art project.
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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.

Halletts Lane, Birregurra - Road Works

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

Landslip - Old Beech Forest Road

Due to damage caused by landslip, a section of the Old Beech Forest Road is currently closed.
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What's happening in my area?

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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