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COVID-19 Update

For the latest information regarding the current COVID-19 and any current restrictions.

COVID-19 Information for the community

Fire Danger Period restrictions are now in place for Colac Otway Shire

Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are declared by the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Find out more about fire danger ratings and total fire bans

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Organisational Structure

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PO Box 283, Colac 3250

Colac Service Centre
2-6 Rae Street, Colac
Open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Apollo Bay Service Centre
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Open: 7-days a week, 9am - 5pm

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 5232 9400

For callers who have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, and for text telephone or modem callers, use our National Relay Service on 133677


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Acknowledgement

Colac Otway Shire Council proudly acknowledges the Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples, past, present and emerging, as the traditional custodians of the Colac Otway region. 

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