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Latest News

Community groups invited to lead Australia Day festivities

Published on 15 July 2025

Community organisations in Colac Otway Shire can put their names forward to host the shire’s Australia Day celebrations next year.

Bluewater gym introduces innovative fitness equipment in Australia

Published on 11 July 2025

A revamp to Colac’s Bluewater gym will include an Australian-first for fitness buffs.

Public Notices | Friday 11 July 2025

Published on 11 July 2025

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

Expression of Interest (EOI) to Host Australia Day Event

On display until 11 August 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from community groups, service clubs, businesses, or not-for-profit organisations to host an inclusive, family-friendly community event in the shire on Australia Day, 26 January 2026.

Draft Birregurra Structure Plan 2025

On display until 11 August 2025

Have your say on the Draft Birregurra Structure Plan 2025.

Meredith Park Community Consultation

On display until 01 August 2025

Have your say on the future of Meredith Park camping.
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Upcoming Events

Youth Acting Skills Workshop with Melbourne Theatre Company

16 July 2025

Council’s Youth Engagement Team is partnering with COPACC to deliver this amazing opportunity for young people to explore the ways in which actors can create and embody characters in fun, physical exercises for voice and body.

Retro Games Day

17 July 2025

Social games day for young people

School Holidays - Mythbusters Science

18 July 2025

Science themed games and activities for young people
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Works & Projects

Colac Bike Park Consultation and Concept Design

Consultation and design concepts including site selection, development of concept designs and cost estimates.
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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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