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Latest News

Colac Otway Shire Council Welcomes Food-A-Roma as New Meals on Wheels

Published on 27 November 2024

Starting Monday, 25 November, Colac-based Food-A-Roma has taken over as the new supplier for Colac Otway Shire’s Meals on Wheels service to aged care residents in the shire.

Public Notices | Friday 22 November 2024

Published on 25 November 2024

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

Colac Otway Shire Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected

Published on 22 November 2024

Colac Otway Shire Council have elected Cr Jason Schram and Cr Phil Howard as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
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Have Your Say

2024 Sport and Recreation Survey

On display until 16 December 2024

Council is seeking input from local sport and recreation groups for the 2024 Colac Otway Sport and Recreation Survey. This survey aims to gather information that allows Council to better plan for the needs of local sporting groups.

Colac Regional Saleyards Advisory Committee EOI

On display until 13 December 2024

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Colac Regional Saleyards Advisory Committee.
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Upcoming Events

Free RSA Training for Colac Otway Youth aged 16-25

10 December 2024

Free RSA training for Colac Otway Youth aged 16-25!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to complete FREE RSA training and gain job and volunteer ready skills!

Colac Christmas Cave

13 December 2024

A walk through Christmas display

Christmas By the Lake

14 December 2024

Christmas By The Lake is back for 2024 with a massive line up!

Fireworks, local artists and a big headline act all to be announced soon!

Lock in the date December 14!
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Works & Projects

Forrest Holiday Park Wastewater Upgrade

Onsite wastewater system improvement works at the Forrest Holiday Park.

Kennett River Temporary Traffic Management Changes

Starting mid-November, Colac Otway Shire Council will implement temporary traffic management changes in central Kennett River.

Ross' Point Footpath Reinstatement

This essential project aims to repair the eroded embankment at Ross' Point.
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What's happening in my area?

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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