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Find out how to contact Colac Otway Shire Council 24 hours/7 days.

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Use Council's Submit a Request form to alert us to your non-urgent issue or concern.

Council Meetings

Find the date of the next council meeting, read the agenda and access the minutes of past meetings.

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Payments

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Careers

View current employment opportunities and tender information.

Tenders & Procurement

Find out about doing business with Council.

Rubbish & Recycling

Rubbish collection and recycling information.

Latest News

Public Notices | Friday 20 June 2025

Published on 20 June 2025

Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which usually appears in the Colac Herald every Friday.

Council seeks feedback on Meredith Park

Published on 19 June 2025

Community members can share their thoughts on the future of Meredith Park and whether it should remain a camping reserve.

Community feedback welcomed through annual survey

Published on 18 June 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council has released the results of its 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey.

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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.