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Latest News

Summer Food Truck Trial

Published on 28 November 2025

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from mobile food vendors with unique and exciting menus to participate in our Summer Food Truck Trial.

Public Notices | Friday 28 November 2025

Published on 28 November 2025

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

Council’s 2026-27 Budget consultation to start in December

Published on 27 November 2025

Public submissions will play a significant role earlier in the process as Colac Otway Shire Council seeks ideas for the 2026-27 Budget.
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Have Your Say

Lake Colac Path Feasibility Study

On display until 05 December 2025

In 2022, the Colac Otway Shire Council engaged consultants to conduct a feasibility study into a perimeter path around Lake Colac.
The Draft Feasibility Study is now on exhibition with community members invited to provide feedback.
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Upcoming Events

Garden Chat

01 December 2025

Join us to share gardening ideas, tips and knowledge. Learn about our seed library and see new additions to our collection on all things gardening!

The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race - The Colac Players

04 December 2025

The Colac Players present The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, a sparkling Australian comedy by Melanie Tait that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious.

Carols by Candlelight presented by Colac City Band

05 December 2025

Join Colac City Band Inc. as we celebrate Colac's 79th Carols by Candlelight. The Carols will include the City Band playing all your favourite carols and Christmas music. Be entertained by our amazing local vocalists and dancers. There may even be a special visitor on the night on the night in a red suit!
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Works & Projects

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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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