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Latest News

Community Feedback Wanted on Bike Park Design Concepts

Published on 06 June 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council invites the community to have their say on the future of a proposed bike park at a Drop-In Session on Saturday 14 June 2025.

Balanced approach needed for social housing

Published on 05 June 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council is asking a state housing authority to take a more balanced approach to social and affordable housing distribution across Colac and Elliminyt.

Restoring Barongarook Creek for generations to come

Published on 04 June 2025

Council is very excited to announce it has been successful in obtaining a grant of $349,410 from the Victorian State Government Green Links Program to transform Barongarook Creek.

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Have Your Say

Road Management Plan - Review 2025 Have Your Say

On display until 27 June 2025

The purpose of the Road Management Plan is to outline Council’s standards and policy-related decisions as a Road Authority. The Road Management Plan sets the service standards that relate to levels of risk that are reasonable for road-related assets with regards to the safe function of road assets, and cost-effective maintenance.

Colac Bike Park Concept Designs

On display until 07 July 2025

Following public consultation held in February, The Trail Collective is back with draft designs for your consideration.

Colac Civic Health & Rail Precinct Plan

On display until 13 June 2025

Council is seeking feedback from stakeholders, community groups and individuals on the vision for the Colac Civic, Health and Rail Precinct Plan.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Youth Art Competition Exhibition

10 June 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council’s Youth Engagement team are excited to present the 2025 Colac Otway Shire Youth Art Competition. Featuring two age categories: 12-18 and 19-25 years.

Creative Conservation: Youth Nesting Boxes Exhibition

10 June 2025

In April, Colac Otway Shire Council’s Youth Engagement and Environment team held a Creative Conservation: Nesting Box Workshop for Colac Otway Youth aged 12-25. Young artists painted and decorated nesting boxes made by the Colac Men’s Shed. These beautifully decorated nesting boxes are now on display in the COPACC gallery foyer.