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Fire and Flood Emergency Events - January 2026

Information for communities affected by the current fire and flood emergency events.

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Fire & Emergencies

Information to prepare for this Fire Season including emergency contacts and fire prevention.

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Rubbish & Recycling

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Planning & Building

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Latest News

Council to submit projects to Local Sports Infrastructure Fund

Published on 15 July 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council will seek funding for three projects through the Victorian Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) program.

Roadworks complete in school zone

Published on 10 July 2026

Council has completed important road safety upgrades near Trinity College and Sacred Heart Primary School in Colac over the holiday period.

Council invests in the future of Colac Regional Saleyards

Published on 10 July 2026

Colac Otway Shire Council has invested $270,000 in infrastructure upgrades at the Colac Regional Saleyards, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility for livestock transport operators.
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Have Your Say

Draft Privacy Policy

On display until 05 August 2026

Council is now seeking your feedback on our Draft Privacy Policy.

Draft Council Committees Policy

On display until 05 August 2026

Council would like your feedback on the Draft Council Committees Policy.
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Upcoming Events

Our Perspective - Off and Cross

16 July 2026

Together, these interconnected exhibitions form a distributed cultural program activating shopfronts, public spaces and community venues across Colac, celebrating textile practice, community participation and regional creative identity.

Chatty Cafe

17 July 2026

Feeling a bit isolated? Would you like to share a story, listen or just relax in the library with others while having a coffee or tea?

Open Textiles & Craft

17 July 2026

Where colour, pattern and illusion come to life.
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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.

Halletts Lane, Birregurra - Road Works

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

Landslip - Old Beech Forest Road

Due to damage caused by landslip, a section of the Old Beech Forest Road is currently closed.
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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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