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Published on 09 November 2026
Renowned mural artist Hayden Dewar will transform a familiar Lake Colac foreshore feature, with the public toilet block to become a canvas for a vibrant piece of community art.
Published on 06 November 2026
Around 40 tonnes of dead carp have been removed from Barongarook Creek over the past week, with clean-up efforts focused on sections closest to homes and built-up areas.
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.
On display until 21 December 2026
This planning scheme amendment proposes to rezone land at 82 Marriner Street, Colac East from the Rural Activity Zone to the General Residential 1 Zone.
On display until 02 December 2026
Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed disposal of the property at 10 Glenn Street, Warrion.
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.
11 November 2026
Join us for the Last Days Community Workshop - 9am-12pm Wednesday 11 November at Colac Bowling Club. Led by a palliative care specialist - this free workshop is designed to help people navigate conversations and decisions around death, dying and end-of-life care. Includes a light morning snack, tea and coffee.
Participants must attend all four evening sessions
13 November 2026
A fun community arts event for all ages.
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 Otway residents and their four-legged friends will soon benefit from a new dedicated off-leash dog park at Central Reserve.
Council will undertake repair works on Halletts Lane, Birregurra, following recent damage caused by increased traffic.
Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.
COPACC is the Colac Otway Shire's premier theatre, function centre and gallery space.
Read the latest edition of Council's newsletter - Colac Otway Connection.