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On Track for New Bike Park and Apollo Bay Cricket Nets Upgrade

Published on 31 October 2025

Council has officially backed construction of the Colac Bike Park, giving the green light for the project to be submitted for Victorian Government funding.
At the October meeting, Councillors voted to allocate $35,0000 in budget funding for essential safety improvements to the existing cricket nets facility at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve.

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Nominations now open for Colac Otway’s 2026 Community Awards

Published on 30 October 2025

The search is on for everyday heroes who make our region thrive, with nominations now open for the 2026 Colac Otway Shire Community Awards.

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Walk to Kinder Month supports families to build healthy habits

Published on 30 October 2025

Families across the shire are invited to take part in Walk to Kinder Month this November.

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Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden comes to Colac Otway Kindergartens

Published on 29 October 2025

More than 600 kindergarten children across the shire are set to benefit from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) Program.

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Have your say on Lake Colac pathway study

Published on 28 October 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting feedback on a new study exploring the concept and feasibility of a shared walking and cycling path around Lake Colac.

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Council extends road safety consultation

Published on 28 October 2025

Community members have until Monday 3 November to comment on Colac Otway Shire Council's plan to improve road safety across the shire.

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Public Notices | Friday 24 October 2025

Published on 24 October 2025

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

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Helping Colac Otway households cut costs and switch to cleaner energy

Published on 22 October 2025

The Electric Homes Program is helping more Colac Otway Shire residents switch to cost-saving, all-electric living, with Council supporting the program for a third year.

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Bluewater swim program helps women overcome barriers to activity

Published on 13 October 2025

Bluewater Leisure Centre is launching women’s-only swim nights starting Friday 17 October to help more local women get active in a safe, welcoming space.

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Rock On! The Future of Music

Published on 10 October 2025

Council and COPACC are excited to present ROCK ON! The Future of Music, a showcase designed and led by Colac Otway young people on Saturday 18 October at COPACC.

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News & Media

On Track for New Bike Park and Apollo Bay Cricket Nets Upgrade

Nominations now open for Colac Otway’s 2026 Community Awards

Walk to Kinder Month supports families to build healthy habits

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden comes to Colac Otway Kindergartens

Have your say on Lake Colac pathway study

Council extends road safety consultation

Public Notices | Friday 24 October 2025

Helping Colac Otway households cut costs and switch to cleaner energy

Bluewater swim program helps women overcome barriers to activity

Rock On! The Future of Music

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