Council offices will close 3 pm Tuesday 24 December 2024 for the Christmas/New Year period, re-opening 8.30 am Thursday 2 January 2025.
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
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Published on 23 December 2024
The Colac Otway community can help shape Council’s upcoming budget, with preliminary consultation now open.
Published on 16 December 2024
A car park below Colac Botanic Gardens will be closed next week during the removal of an ageing pine tree.
Published on 13 December 2024
Colac Otway Shire Council meetings will move to a new time and day in 2025.
On display until 28 January 2025
Have your say on the development of the 2025-26 Colac Otway Shire Counci's Budget.
12 January 2025
A day out in Birregurra for the whole family to enjoy. Our local traders will also welcome your visit.
15 February 2025
2025 Birregurra Motor Enthusiasts Club Show n Shine
Onsite wastewater system improvement works at the Forrest Holiday Park.
Starting mid-November, Colac Otway Shire Council will implement temporary traffic management changes in central Kennett River.
An aging pine tree on the Lake Colac Foreshore will be removed.
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.