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Latest News

Colac Otway to Honour Community Award Recipients on Australia Day

Published on 16 December 2025

Colac Otway Shire will honour its 2026 Community Award winners at the Australia Day celebration at Cressy Aerodrome.

Council Reaffirms Opposition to Pound Road Plan

Published on 16 December 2025

At its December meeting, Council reaffirmed its position from May 2025, opposing rezoning of land at Pound Road, Colac for development of 50 lots for social and affordable housing.

Council adopts advocacy priorities for 2026

Published on 16 December 2025

At the December meeting, Council strengthened its advocacy approach with the adoption of its advocacy priorities for 2026. The document outlines a series of priority projects that are aligned to the Council Plan 2025–2029.
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2026-2027 Council Budget Development

On display until 30 January 2026

Help Colac Otway Shire Council develop the 2026-2027 Council Budget.
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Upcoming Events

Lake Colac Parkrun

20 December 2025

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Colac Christmas Cave

20 December 2025

Christmas display walk through

Colac Christmas Lights Bus

22 December 2025

Christmas lights tour bus around Colac and district
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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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