Colac Otway Shire Council
Chance to say what matters
Honest, but a little too late; tokenistic, but a great chance for the community to remind council what’s important.
Childcare plans head to council
Plans for a proposed out-of-school hours childcare centre in Colac’s Hesse Street have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the location.
Share your thoughts on priorities
It’s time to tell the Colac Otway Shire Council what you think are priorities for the community.
Have your say on councils via phone survey
Residents across the district have the chance to say what they think about their local councils.
Community input for budget to wait
Colac Otway Shire Council has started developing its 2024-25 budget but is yet to ask for input from the community.
Diverse plans for public holiday
South-west councils will host a diverse range of activities on January 26 including a truth-telling event, community awards and citizenship ceremonies.
Councils face challenges with lower rate cap
South-west councils say they will battle through the challenges presented with delivering services and infrastructure now that the State Government has capped rates for the 2024-25 financial year at 2.75 per cent.
Council applying for funds to plan for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has its eyes set on grants for housing precincts in Colac and Apollo Bay as part of the Federal Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.