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Published on 12 April 2024
Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which appears in the Colac Herald every Friday.
Published on 05 April 2024
Published on 28 March 2024
Residents are encouraged to nominate local heroes in the 2024 Colac Otway Shire Community Awards, with nominations closing soon on Sunday 7 April.
On display until 26 April 2024
Notice of Intention to Discontinue Road Reserve – Corner of Queen Street and Murray Street Colac (Colac Visitor Information Centre).
On display until 17 May 2024
Colac Otway Shire Council hereby gives public notice of its intention to discontinue the Road Reserve as set out in the plan below (shaded), pursuant to Sections 12 of the Road Management Act 2004 and 206 of the Local Government Act 1989.
On Display Indefinitely
Council invites Colac residents to apply to be part of the Community Reference Group (CRG) to help shape the Deans Creek Precinct Structure Plan.
27 April 2024
The Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride is one of Australia’s premier and most spectacular rides, attracting competitors from both Australia and from around the World. The ride features over 90km of road closures through the picturesque farmlands of the Otway ranges to Lorne and then back along the famous Great Ocean Road to Torquay.
28 April 2024
A regional community market showcasing local growers and makers in the historic town of Beeac.
12 May 2024
The markets are a place to relax and enjoy Birregurra.
Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.
Find the date of the next council meeting, read the agenda and access minutes of past meetings.
COPACC is the Colac Otway Shire's premier theatre, function centre and gallery space.