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Latest News

Researchers to contact Colac Otway households

Published on 14 January 2025

Researchers will be calling Colac Otway residents from late January as part of Colac Otway Shire Council’s annual community satisfaction survey.

Annual weaner sale a success

Published on 10 January 2025

Colac Regional Saleyards’ annual weaner sale has been a “magnificent” success, attracting solid prices and crowds of buyers.

Public Notices | Friday 10 January 2025

Published on 10 January 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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Have Your Say

Proposal to declare a road to be a public highway

On display until 07 March 2025

Council gives notice under section 204(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act), that it proposes to declare that part of the land contained in certificate of title volume 10677 folio 083 and known as (part) 67 Karingal Drive, Wye River.

Proposal for New Designated Bus Parking - Murray/Grant Streets Colac

On display until 24 January 2025

Council is seeking feedback on proposed designated bus parking on Murray and Grant Streets, Colac.

2025-26 Council Budget

On display until 28 January 2025

Have your say on the development of the 2025-26 Colac Otway Shire Counci's Budget.
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Upcoming Events

An Enticing Destination: Art Exhibition

18 January 2025

exciting work by four emerging artists in ceramics and paintings inspired by land and sea.

COPACC'S CREATURES IN THE GARDENS

18 January 2025

Come join us for a fun family day out, featuring
Sanctum Studio's Giant Bugs,
Playable Streets' The Plants and
The Connies!!!

Bluewater Family Fun Day

19 January 2025

Come along to Bluewater Leisure Centre for a Family Fun Day
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Works & Projects

Forrest Holiday Park Wastewater Upgrade

Onsite wastewater system improvement works at the Forrest Holiday Park.

Kennett River Temporary Traffic Management Changes

Starting mid-November, Colac Otway Shire Council will implement temporary traffic management changes in central Kennett River.

Pine Tree Removal

An aging pine tree on the Lake Colac Foreshore will be removed.
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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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