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CrossXpollinatioN children's art project creates a buzz

Published on 17 June 2019

The story of bees and their connection to our everyday life has resonated with students creating art for the upcoming CrossXpollinatioN textile exhibition in Colac.
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Free family history introduction as part of Stardust/The Mission

Published on 14 June 2019

COPACC has teamed up with the Colac and District Family History Group to provide a free introduction to family history research as part of upcoming show Stardust/The Mission.
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South West TAFE students push traditional crafts in a new direction

Published on 13 June 2019

South West TAFE students are celebrating textile skills in their art installation at this year’s CrossXpollinatioN exhibition at COPACC.
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Upcoming events

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Apollo Bay Community Market

22 June 2019

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.

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The Spirit of Spain and Latin America

23 June 2019

Matthew Fagan's Spanish Guitar Album Launch and Guest Singer Kellie Grace
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Wearable Arts Market

29 June 2019

In conjuction with the CrossXPollinatioN event - experience the Wearable Art Market
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Community consultations

Forrest Mountain Bike Detailed Design Project

On display until 30 June 2019

The Forrest Mountain Bike Detailed Design Plan project will complement the 2015 Forrest MTB Strategic Plan and the 2018 Forrest MTB Economic Analysis; so that the Forrest MTB Network and supporting community infrastructure is considered ‘shovel ready’ and an immediate investment opportunity for Government.
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Want to make a submission to any of Council's current community consultations? Here's how.
Write to us at PO Box 283, Colac, 3250.
Email us at inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Call us on (03) 5232 9400

Works and Projects

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Colac Botanical Garden Flying Fox Relocation Management Plan

Colac Otway Shire Council’s Services & Operations and Environment teams are working with our Flying-fox Relocation Project Manager to develop a Colac Botanic Gardens Flying-fox Relocation Management Plan.
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Colac Otway Tourism Parking and Traffic Strategy

The main aim of the Strategy is to:
- provide a current, evidence based Tourism Parking and Traffic Strategy, and
- outline the infrastructure priorities and traffic management strategies that are urgently required within the Great Ocean Road Region.

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Community Infrastructure Plan - Apollo Bay - Skenes Creek - Marengo

Colac Otway Shire and the Otway Coast Committee are inviting you to participate in a community infrastructure and master planning process for Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo.
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Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre

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COPACC is a contemporary performing arts centre located in the civic heart of Colac.

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Bluewater Leisure Centre

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Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.

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