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Published on 01 August 2025
From murals to sculptures, Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking the community’s input on a new draft strategy guiding public art projects in the shire.
Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which usually appears in the Colac Herald every Friday.
Published on 25 July 2025
Colac Otway Shire Council will wind back increases to some fees at the Colac Regional Saleyards in a step to reduce costs on drought-hit farmers.
On display until 03 September 2025
The Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035 supports the management of Council assets sustainably amid funding limits through collaboration with the communityThis is your opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035.
The Draft Public Art Policy outlines the framework for commissioning, managing, maintaining, and deaccessioning public art within the Colac Otway Shire.
The Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35 provides a 10-year financially sustainable projection to fund the actions of the Council Plan and the objectives of the Community Vision.This is your opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35.
16 August 2025
Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 with a 2 course meal, guest speaker from the 100 Squadron and music acts, all inside an historic WW2 aircraft hangar.
21 August 2025
An entertaining day enjoying all the hits from Elvis performed by Mike Cole.
23 August 2025
YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENTYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF YOU HAVE SUCCESFULLY BEEN ADDED FOR THE PROGRAM.NOTE THERE IS ONLY LIMITED SPACE, AND IF NOT CONTACTED YOU WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3YXV6RN
Consultation and design concepts including site selection, development of concept designs and cost estimates.
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.