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Otway Complex Fires - Recovery Resources

Recovery resources for communities affected by the January 2026, Otway Complex bushfires.

Latest News

Community invited to help shape the future of Bluewater Leisure Centre

Published on 02 November 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting the community to provide their feedback, views and ideas as part of a broad ranging service review in relation to the Bluewater Leisure Centre.

Agencies working together to respond to Barongarook Creek fish deaths

Published on 02 November 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council is working with key agencies to respond to the recent fish deaths in Barongarook Creek.

Council’s Gender Equality Action Plan approved by Commissioner

Published on 02 November 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2026 Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) has been approved by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, marking the next stage in Council’s commitment to building a safe, fair, inclusive and flexible workplace.
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Have Your Say

Bluewater Service Review

On display until 18 November 2026

Council is undertaking a service review of Bluewater Leisure Centre and we're inviting members, user groups and visitors to tell us what's important to them.
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Upcoming Events

Colac Come and Try Motorkhana

03 November 2026

Ford Four Car Club invites you to come and try/practice Motorkhana.

2026 Melbourne Cup Luncheon

03 November 2026

Big hair. Big hearts. Big day out.
Cup Day, Dolly Style

Tuning Into Teens

03 November 2026

This free 6-week program will build the skill to tune into your teen’s emotions through emotion coaching techniques. We’ll cover topics such as emotional regulation and self-care, understanding and responding to adolescent behaviour, understanding adolescent development, managing behavioural issues & building positive parenting practices to strengthen emotional connections.
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Works & Projects

Apollo Bay Road Reconstruction

Colac Otway Shire Council has awarded a major contract to deliver four significant road reconstruction projects in Apollo Bay, forming part of Council’s $7 million investment in sealed road upgrades across coastal townships in the 2025-26 financial year.

Colac Central Reserve Dog Park

Colac Otway residents and their four-legged friends will soon benefit from a new dedicated off-leash dog park at Central Reserve.

Halletts Lane, Birregurra - Road Works

Council will undertake repair works on Halletts Lane, Birregurra, following recent damage caused by increased traffic.
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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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