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Latest News

COVID business recovery support

Published on 26 November 2021

At the November Council Meeting, it was decided that Council’s COVID assistance for shire businesses will include the waiving of public health registration permit fees for the current financial year, thanks to the combining of two funding streams.

Council demonstrates commitment to environmental sustainability

Published on 26 November 2021

Colac Otway Shire Council has adopted an updated Environmental Sustainability Policy, setting a framework to continue to incorporate sustainable practices in all aspects of Council services and operations.

Temp worker accommodation permits to ease short-term housing shortage

Published on 26 November 2021

Council last night agreed to flexibility in administering a temporary worker accommodation initiative for local businesses, which will see workers able to camp with a valid permit on land outside those normally designated as campgrounds.

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Upcoming Events

Apollo Bay Community Market

04 December 2021

The weekly Apollo Bay market is an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade goods, conversations and coffee from the local shops, all on the foreshore.

Colac Area Health Foundation Car Boot Sale & Community Market

05 December 2021

Bring along your unwanted possessions and make some extra cash just in time for Christmas!
It's going to be a fun day out where visitors can shop, enjoy a sausage sizzle, free ice-cream, wood-crafting demonstrations, whilst being entertained by our Colac City Band.
Be part of an event that makes a difference, helps others and raises money for essential equipment and services at Colac Area Health.

Open Air Cinema

11 December 2021

Open Air Cinema for families of Forrest & surrounding areas.

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Works & Projects

Birregurra - Forrest Road closure

The Birregurra - Forrest remains closed due to recent flooding events.

Colac Civic Health and Rail Precinct

The plan is a coordinated plan for the area, necessary to ensure that the precinct continues to meet the needs of the community and its key occupants including CAH, Colac Railway, COPACC and Colac Otway Shire Council.

Development of Stormwater Concept Plans

The primary project objective of this project is to build the capacity and capability of the Colac Otway Shire to deliver effective and efficient responses to landslide risk at Kennett/Grey River and Skenes Creek to minimise the impacts of future Emergency Management events

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