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Fire & Emergencies

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

Fire and Flood Emergency Events - January 2026

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

Latest News

Minister's visit a chance to highlight region's needs

Published on 16 September 2026

Council Otway Shire, in partnership with Regional Development Victoria, has hosted a roundtable meeting with Victorian Government Minister Michaela Settle discussing issues relating to her portfolios of Rural and Regional Development, Agriculture and Water.

Sarsfield Street Reconstruction Complete

Published on 15 September 2026

A key Separation Creek street has been given a major upgrade, with the completion of reconstruction works on Sarsfield Street.

Community invited to discuss Draft Revenue and Rating Plan

Published on 15 September 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging residents, businesses and property owners to attend upcoming community drop-in and online sessions to learn more about its Draft Revenue and Rating Plan and its potential impacts.
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Have Your Say

Robertson Street Playground Renewal

On display until 22 September 2026

Share your ideas about the Robertson Street Playground Renewal at our community drop-in session.

Draft Revenue and Rating Plan

On display until 07 October 2026

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

Draft Community Engagement Policy

On display until 07 October 2026

Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Community Engagement Policy.
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Upcoming Events

Loreen Missen "Otway Experience" Art Exhibition

18 September 2026

A great location to view and purchase local art.

2026 Youth Photography Competition

18 September 2026

Photo entries captured by Colac Otway Shire Youth aged between 12-25. Exploring the theme 'Focus: Looking Through My Lens'. All photos can be viewed online and in person in the COPACC gallery foyer (95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac) until Sunday 4th October 2026.

Lake Colac Parkrun

19 September 2026

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
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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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