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Latest News

Public Notice & Colac Otway Community News 23 July

Published on 23 July 2021

Catch up on Colac Otway Shire Council's Community News - pick up a copy of today's Colac Herald or view here.

Colac Otway Responds to five-day COVID19 Lockdown

Published on 16 July 2021

Information regarding Council services during the five-day COVID-19 Lockdown and a message to the community from Mayor Cr Kate Hanson.

Public Notice & Colac Otway Community News 16 July

Published on 16 July 2021

Catch up on Colac Otway Shire Council's Community News - pick up a copy of today's Colac Herald or view here.

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Upcoming Events

Apollo Bay Community Market

24 July 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.

Christmas in July Winter Warmer Community Dinner

25 July 2021

Featuring a Christmas in July Raffle, Carol-Along and visit from Santa. Bookings are essential - warm dessert provided.
Please bring a casserole dinner to share. Facilities available to keep food warm, plug in a slow cooker.
COVID safe restrictions apply.

Garden for Wildlife Booklet - online launch

30 July 2021

Garden for Wildlife has been developed by Colac Otway Shire Council as a locally focused guide for gardeners to enhance habitat for native fauna.

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Works & Projects

Colac Memorial Square Playspace Upgrade

The Colac Memorial Square Playspace will be replaced and expanded in 2021. This important community project will be completed by Colac Otway Shire in partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments.

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

Grey Headed Flying Fox Relocation Management Plan, Botanic Gardens

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

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