COPACC FAQs Published on 01 May 2026 Council has resolved to enter into a lease with a new operator for the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC).Council is negotiating the lease with IVG Global.The following Frequently Asked Questions have been developed to inform the community on the process and changes to the way the centre will be managed. This document will be updated as new information becomes available. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council working through Recreation Centre lease with health provider Published on 01 May 2026 Council and Colac Area Health (CAH) are in discussions regarding a lease agreement for the Colac Youth and Recreation Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Maternal & Child Health Nurses Supporting Colac Otway Published on 30 April 2026 Colac Otway Shire Council is celebrating its Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses for the vital support they provide to local families from birth through to early childhood. Tagged as: , Children & families
Council to enter into new lease agreement for COPACC Published on 29 April 2026 Colac Otway Shire Council has resolved to enter into a lease with a new operator for the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Draft 2026-27 Budget open for feedback Published on 29 April 2026 Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft 2026-27 Council Budget which is now open for public comment. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Winners announced for 2026 Youth Art Futures Competition Published on 20 April 2026 The winners of the 2026 Youth Art Futures Competition were announced on Friday 17 April 2026 at a presentation ceremony held at COPACC. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Public Notices | Friday 17 April 2026 Published on 17 April 2026 Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which appears in the Colac Herald every Friday. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Green light for new Bike Park Published on 10 April 2026 Colac is getting a bike park! Tagged as: , Media Releases
Homemade bike jumps on public land are a safety risk Published on 09 April 2026 Council is reminding community members that homemade bike jumps constructed on public land pose a significant risk to both riders and users of shared community spaces. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to assist with works at Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve Published on 09 April 2026 Council has been working with the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve Community Asset Committee (CAC) and the Western Eagles Football Netball Club following the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve being considered unsuitable for competition for the start of the football netball season. Tagged as: , Media Releases