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Colac Otway Shire Council

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5232 9400

Address: 2 - 6 Rae Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 If you have even the mildest symptoms, please get tested. The pop-up COVID clinic is at the Apollo Bay Golf Club today (Friday 11/9), tomorrow (12/9) and Sunday )13/9) - 9am to 4pm. Drive through testing is also available at Central Reserve Colac today and over the weekend from 9.30am to 3pm. Stay safe Colac Otway - Were All In This Together.

24.01.2022 Nominations to stand as a candidate in the Colac Otway Shire Council election open on Thursday 17 September and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 22 September. To find out what you need to do before your nominate, join an online information session this afternoon (Sunday) at 1pm on the Victorian Electoral Commission website - visit https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//candidate-information-sessions

23.01.2022 Good Morning Colac Otway and a shout out to our farming community on sale day! Thanks to our producers, agents, drivers and everyone who has supported a COVID-safe Colac Regional Saleyards throughout the year - and also to the saleyards team who have kept the yards operating and implemented some fantastic new initiatives!

23.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council is helping you get ready for fire season with extra kerbside organics collections happening through to the end of November. Red bin out = Green bin out! It’s that easy! Waste calendars are available on Council’s website or you can look up your next collection date https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//When-Will-My-Bin-Be-Col

22.01.2022 For current employment vacancies at Colac Otway Shire Council visit the website https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Jobs-tende/Jobs-Listing Positions currently available include: - Customer Service Team Leader - Casual Customer Service & Tourism Officer... Applications close this Friday (4 December) You can also subscribe to the page to be kept up to date with any jobs available at Council.

22.01.2022 Get your orders in! Tonights the night for Colacs Big Night In! Live from COPACC from 6.30pm Red Door Dance and Theatre Co Support our local hospitality businesses, order in some delicious meals and get behind this fantastic event - a showcase of an array of amazing local talent to feast your eyes and ears while you enjoy your local feast! This event is proudly supported by Colac Otway Shire Council.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our own Colac Otway Mayor Kate Hanson - one of the 34 newly elected women Mayors across Victoria. Congratulations to all Mayors elected!

22.01.2022 Staying at a restaurant, shop or venue for more than 15 minutes? Please leave your contact details. It's is a way to help contact tracing and keep Victoria safe.... Businesses are strongly encouraged to use QR codes to do this. It reduces contact and prevents transmission. A QR code will direct you to a website so you can input your details online. Learn more about staying safe and well: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/how-stay-safe-and-well-covid-19 If you run a business or venue, you can use the new Victorian Government QR code service: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-government-qr- #COVID19Vic

21.01.2022 The Barwon South West's COVID-19 vaccination program's outreach team partnered with Colac Area Health to vaccinate Corangamarah Residents, aged care staff and f...rontline staff today. Corangamarah Resident, Barbara Howard, was the first person to be vaccinated at Colac Area health. Barbara told us in her own words; "I am very proud to be 82 years old. I think it is very important to be brave and have the vaccination. I want to set an example to my five granddaughters, 2 grandsons and our community."

21.01.2022 Good Morning Colac Otway! Have a great Friday, stay safe and remember were all in this together.

20.01.2022 Good morning Colac Otway! 23 sleeps til Christmas and we hope you are planning a day of Christmas shopping in Colac soon to support our local businesses and see our new festive banners!

19.01.2022 Stay Home, Stay Connected - Councils website has some tips for feeling good including links to community groups and online activities, mental health support and a postcard which people can print and drop in a neighbours letter box, encouraging people to reach out to others while Restrictions are in place. Go to https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Stay-Home-Stay-Connected and please share with friends and family.

18.01.2022 Ordinary Council Meeting The September 2020 Council meeting will be held today: Wednesday 16 August, 4pm at COPACC, Gellibrand Street, Colac. Agenda items include: ... Colac Otway Shire Grants Program 2020 - 2021 Round 2 - Allocation of Funds Sport and Recreation Victoria Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Planning Scheme Amendment C106cola - Heritage Overlay Changes In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the Stay Safe and Restricted Activities Directions issued by the Chief Health Officer of Victoria that are in place at the time of publication, Council advises only Councillors and Council staff are permitted to attend the Ordinary Council meeting. Strict hygiene and social distancing measures will be in place. The Ordinary Council meeting will be livestreamed to the public (where the technology is available) via Councils YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkR5ABEsF4symp8EeC3LD1w Copies of the agenda are available at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Council-Meetings-Minute

18.01.2022 Congratulations to everyone involved in Colacs Big Night In - Zoe, Nick & the team who brought the event together, sponsor partners, our amazingly talented local performers, local food businesses and the community for supporting the event. Great work again Colac Otway!

17.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council is proud to join with all other 78 Victorian Councils supporting Respect Victoria to deliver its Respect Women: 'Call It Out' campaign from 25 November to 10 December to coincide with the United Nation's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to all involved in the hugely successful online gig with an array of Apollo Bay home-grown talent! The event is online for all to enjoy Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House Colac Otway Shire Council is proud to have supported this great local event.

16.01.2022 Today is NATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY! While this year, the day is quite different, we want to take the opportunity to send a message to all our Colac Otway students - you are doing a great job learning from home, staying safe - sending you a huge THANK YOU from your community! Although we cant walk to school, its still a great day to get outside for a walk on this beautiful morning around Colac Otway.

16.01.2022 Have your say on local topics in Colac Otway Shire which are currently open for community consultation: - Draft Apollo Bay Harbour Development Plan - Old Coach Road Proposed Changes... If either (or both) of these matters are of interest to you, find out more and provide your feedback at Councils website https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-Consultations Please note, comments made to the Facebook post are not included as formal submissions. Please visit Councils website and provide your feedback via the online form, email or post. Thank you.

15.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council - 2021 Australia Day Awards Now Open This year in particular, we have seen our community display strength, resilience and offer incredible gestures of kindness and generosity. Colac Otway is a close-knit community, and we have done a wonderful job supporting each other through an unprecedented year.... The 2021 Australia Day Awards are a great opportunity to publicly acknowledge those people in our community who do amazing work, whether it be in their everyday, or who have stepped up and contributed during the pandemic crisis. Vote for a member of the community in the following catgories: Citizen of the Year; Young Citizen of the Year; Community Service of the Year; Sporting Service of the Year; Arts Service of the Year. For award guidelines and nomination form, please visit Councils website https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Fest/Australia-Day-2021

15.01.2022 Our Sunday good morning goes out to our Barwon Downs community! Stay home, stay safe - were all in this together Colac Otway!

15.01.2022 Calling Colac Otway creatives aged between 12 and 25, the Virtual Youth Art Competition is now taking entries! Categories include Express Yourself or Create a Message of Hope for your community. We can't wait to see what our brilliant young artists create!

15.01.2022 The Department of Health and Human Services have translated information on changes to current restrictions in regional Victoria - please share with friends and colleagues with English as a second language. Thanks Colac Otway - were all in this together.

15.01.2022 If you’re looking for a cool place to spend a few hours and be entertained - support your local cinema!

14.01.2022 Do you need to pay your animal registration or another Council payment in person? Colac Visitor Information Centre is open Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm, providing another option if you need to make a Council payment.

14.01.2022 Waste & Recycling Collection Sites Operating This Weekend: Venue: Car Park, 15 Main Road BEECH FOREST Time: 8.30 am 11.30 am Collection Day: Every Saturday during January... Venue: Hall, 4347 Great Ocean Road, LAVERS HILL Collection Day: Saturday Time: 12pm 4pm Every Saturday during January Venue: Hall, 35 Gellibrand River Road, CARLISLE RIVER Collection Day: Sunday Time 8.30 am 11.30 am Every Sunday during January Venue: Recreation Reserve, 20 Football Road, GELLIBRAND Collection Day: Sunday Time 12pm 3pm Every Sunday during January

14.01.2022 The drive through COVID testing at Colacs Central Reserve has closed today with testing to resume from the Neighbourhood House from tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9.30am to 3pm. Even if you have mild symptoms, please get tested. Stay safe Colac Otway - were all in this together.

14.01.2022 The Apollo Bay Pop-Up COVID Clinic is continuing to conduct testing today (Monday 14/9), tomorrow (Tuesday 15/9) and Wednesday (16/9) from 9am to 4pm. Please phone ahead, details as below. Drive-through testing is also taking place at Colacs Central Reserve from 9.30am to 3pm. Please phone 0427 369 728 or 0456 691 237 to register and bring your Medicare Card. If you have even the mildest symptoms, please get tested. Were all in this together Colac Otway.

14.01.2022 Christmas can be a difficult time when you have lost a special person in your life, especially this year. Join Colac Area Health for the Time To Remember event for a celebration to honour your loss and the life of your loved one. The ceremony is non-denominational and offers you the chance to remember, reflect and gather strength in a beautiful setting of music. This year will be a live stream event only.

13.01.2022 Residents in Colac, Gellibrand, Kawarren and Barongarook may see and smell smoke from a planned burn that will be ignited today north-west of Gellibrand. This ...is an asset protection planned burn in Otway Forest Park and is 370 hectares in size. It is focussed on reducing the spread and intensity of potential bushfires approaching Gellibrand and Colac. Forest Fire Management Victoria crews will carry out the five-day operation along Gordons Track, near Tomahawk Creek. This is the first in a series of large planned burns around Gellibrand to take place over the coming months, weather permitting. Under the current public health advice, planned burning is continuing across Victoria. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to work closely with the Department of Health and Environment Protection Authority to ensure we keep the smoke impacts from planned burning as low as practically possible. Crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue operations across the state. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you, go to or sign up at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

12.01.2022 Good Morning Colac Otway and a shout out to our Wye River community! Thanks to Penny Smith (pictured clearing drains at Wye) who is part of Colac Otway Shires team of 15 Working for Victoria program staff who are carrying out important maintenance work across the shire. Working for Victoria is a great State Government initiative to keep people in work who lost their jobs because of COVID19 - and their work is providing huge benefits for our communities!

11.01.2022 Were getting excited for Colacs Big Night In tomorrow night! So many delicious menus from local businesses and great produce from local providers - so much to choose from! That seems like a pretty good reason to have Friday night take away or cook-off as well! Tune in to Colacs Big Night In tomorrow (Saturday 12 September) from 6.30pm live from COPACC - Red Door Dance and Theatre Co - Proudly supported by Colac Otway Shire Council

11.01.2022 The 2020 spring firewood collection season closes today. This means from 1 December all designated firewood collection areas will be closed until 1 March 2021. For more information on firewood collection visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au//firewood-collection-in-your-re

10.01.2022 The Communities Combating Pests and Weeds grant opportunity for spring and early summer 2020 is now available with a new closing date for submissions to Council by 4pm Wednesday 16 September. The grant enables Council to support private property owners across the shire in their efforts to control weeds and rabbits on their properties. The grant program requires private landowners to contribute a dollar for dollar amount equivalent to what they receive through the grant for wo...rks on their land. For a full list of weed species applicable to the grant funding and to complete an application, please visit Councils website at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Communities-Combating-P The project is funded by the Australian Government under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program.

10.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council along with Gellibrand Community House are proud to support Catching Dreams - a Gellibrand and Kawarren arts project where residents are invited to create Dream Catchers to hang at their property and brighten the community. Details of local workshops can be found on the Gellibrand Community House Facebook page.

10.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council has received the following advice with regards to the cancelled pop-up fuel service in Apollo Bay - please pass on this information to locals and visitors as a reminder to get fuel in surrounding towns until the Apollo Bay petrol station reopens from September 21: HaloGo fuel service cancelled this week ahead of Ampol store opening Due to unforeseen circumstances, the HaloGo fuel replacement service planned for 18 and 19 September has been cancelled.... Customers can fill up their cars at the upgraded Ampol Apollo Bay site, which will open to the community in the afternoon of 21 September 2020. Ampol Apollo Bay will open in the afternoon of 21 September, with full operating hours to commence from 22 September.

09.01.2022 UPDATE FOR COLAC Coronavirus fragments have been detected in wastewater at Colac. If you are a resident or have visited Colac from November 21 to 23, please g...et tested if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild. Stay home until you have your result. Find a testing site near you: https://dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested #COVID19Vic

09.01.2022 Still questioning will I or wont I send my child to Kinder next year? You still have a little bit of time left! Jump onto Councils website to get contact details of a Kinder near you. If youre not sure if your child is ready for Kinder, give our Maternal & Child Health Nurses a call for a chat. Phone: 5232 9570 or visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Family-ch/Kindergartens

09.01.2022 Good morning Eurack! To all our wonderful Colac Otway communities, stay home, stay safe! Were all in this together!

09.01.2022 The Colac Otway Shire Council Election campaign formally starts tomorrow. Councils CE is urging candidates and the community to be respectful and considerate during the campaign. To read the full statement, visit Councils website: https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Respect-for-Colac-Otway

08.01.2022 Work is underway at Elliminyt Recreation Reserve and the cycling track is currently closed to all users until work is complete- this does not impact access to the oval. Thank you.

08.01.2022 This gorgeous girl has found her new home! THANK YOU COLAC OTWAY - YOU'RE ACE!!

08.01.2022 Lovely to see families and children enjoying a beautiful day in the Botanic Gardens today for 'Outdoor Rhymetime' with Colac Community Library and Learning Centre

07.01.2022 Please leave out your green bins until later this afternoon. One of the waste collection trucks has broken down, so if your green bin hasnt been collected yet, it will be emptied later today. All remaining bins should be collected by around 4.30pm today. Thank you!

07.01.2022 Today Victoria is set to face sweltering heat which means a busy day for our crews on the road and in the air. You can help us by staying cool and out of the sun. Handy numbers to have

07.01.2022 Thank you to our local Colac Otway business community for sharing their learnings on how theyre adapting their business operations during COVID - please tag and share with family, friends and colleagues so we can continue to work together to minimise the spread. Thanks Colac Otway - were all in this together.

07.01.2022 Skips for green waste (only) are in place at Wye River and Kennett River again this weekend. Thanks to our coastal communities for using the skips - we have disposed of 4.88 tonnes of green waste from the skips with no reports of contamination! Skips are located near the CFA shed in Wye and near the shop at Kennett,

06.01.2022 Hi there Colac Otway! Do you know these two beauties? Theyre female, about ten months old and Kelpie x Border Collie. They were found around the Dreeite area Saturday. If they belong to you, or someone you know, please call our Local Laws Community Safety team on 5232 9400. Thanks Colac Otway!

05.01.2022 Thank you to our Colac Otway residents for getting tested in Colac or Apollo Bay and helping keep our community safe. If you need access to food call Councils COVID Support Hotline on 5232 9440 If you need to contact Colac Area Healths COVID Health & Wellbeing Service call 1800 512 424 If you need financial support call 1800 675 398 and select option 8 or visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/covid-19-worker-support-payment... Were All In This Together Colac Otway.

05.01.2022 From 11.59pm tomorrow night (Wednesday), regional Victoria will move to Step 3 of the State Governments Road Map plan. For what this means for you and your family, visit https://www.vic.gov.au/third-step-coronavirus-road-to-recov Stay safe Colac Otway - were all in this together.

04.01.2022 Council invites all residents to have their say on where they would like Council to focus community resources. This is an opportunity for the Colac Otway community to make suggestions on existing service levels, new projects, asset maintenance or upgrades that may be considered over coming years. For the link to the online survey, visit Council's website https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Community-Consultation-

04.01.2022 Good morning Colac Otway - let’s start the countdown to Christmas! With 24 sleeps to go, our new Christmas banners are up in Colac’s shopping centre featuring the fabulous artwork of 10 district schools. Take a stroll, enjoy the festive banners and support our local businesses!

04.01.2022 All Victorian businesses that are open are required to have a COVIDSafe Plan. Find out more at: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/keep-your-workplace-safe

04.01.2022 Council will be pressure washing footpaths on Main Street, Apollo Bay from this evening (Monday 30 November) through to next Monday (7 December). Cleaning will take place between 9pm and 5am to minimise disruption. Please note, street furniture will need to be removed for works to be completed. Thank you.

04.01.2022 UPDATE FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA: Regional Victoria will move to the Third Step towards COVID Normal from 11:59pm tonight For information about current direc...tions visit: -19https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/third-step-regional-victoria-covid-19 Read the Coronavirus (COVID-19) roadmap to reopening, which maps Victorias path towards COVID Normal.https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

03.01.2022 Is your business listed on our websites yet? Its free until the end of October. Get started here greatoceanroadtourism.org.au/atdw-listing/ Receive our i...ndustry partner benefits for free, including an ATDW listing and business profile on 3 tourism websites where we know a high volume of visitors to our region seek information and inspiration. This offer is available to all businesses who cater to visitors in Surf Coast Shire Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Corangamite Shire Council, Moyne Shire Council, Warrnambool City Council and Glenelg Shire Council. From accommodation, cafes and restaurants, to tours, transport, hire equipment, creative classes or workshops, food producers, shopping or attractions. Get started here: greatoceanroadtourism.org.au/atdw-listing/

03.01.2022 Break out the colouring pencils and get creative for Barwon Waters poster competition on the topic of what the future of water will be. Pencils ready? Colour!

03.01.2022 Good Morning Colac Otway! It's fantastic to see sport returning across the community, and our sporting grounds are looking great. Dog owners are urged to keep their dogs on leashes and pick up after their dogs to keep everyone safe and enjoying our sporting facilities!

03.01.2022 Pool Availability for the week commencing 30/11/2020

03.01.2022 Even if you have the mildest COVID symptoms, please get tested. Over the weekend COVID clinics are open in Colac and Apollo Bay: APOLLO BAY: Pop-up clinic Saturday and Sunday 9am 4pm at Apollo Bay Golf Club. Phone 0438 855 259 to book.... COLAC: Drive-through testing at Central Reserve Saturday and Sunday 9.30am 3pm. Please phone 0427 369 728 or 0456 691 237 to register and bring your Medicare Card. Thanks Colac Otway - Were All In This Together!

03.01.2022 Covid has brought many changes for us this year. Many have moved, ended or begun relationships. This work by Carol Eagle is the eighth in our exhibition speaks... to the Artist's childhood times on the Murray River. The river was a constant in an otherwise inconstant life of moving home. So much life to pack and unpack into boxes, so much life spent entwined along the bends of the river and surrounding bushland. To see the whole exhibition or to vote for your favourite head to https://www.copacc.com.au/XpolAdapt and enter the CrossXpollinatioN Adaptation Exhibition. You'll also find the Wearable Art Market and a link to the live launch from Friday November 6.

03.01.2022 We're spreading a little Christmas cheer with two Morning Music concerts to be broadcast online and free! As a special gift for the festive season, the concerts can be watched via COPACC's website between 9.30am and 12pm Thursday 10, Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December. Catch up with a friend or a loved-one for a cuppa' and enjoy the show! https://www.copacc.com.au/Events/Morning-Music-online... Proudly supported by Colac Otway Shire Council with funding from the Victorian State Government's CASI initiative along with COPACC's valued supporters, the Colac Herald and Arundell, Murray & Ryan Barristers and Solicitors.

02.01.2022 Have you registered for this year's Colac Otway Arts Trail yet? It's time to get involved! Or share with your creative friends and encourage them to join the trail.

02.01.2022 If you are a prospective candidate for the #LG2020 local council elections and were unable to attend yesterdays interactive candidate seminar, it has been reco...rded in full and is available on our website. Theres also still time to register for our final session, at 5pm Tuesday 15 September. For more info, visit http://ow.ly/OuYJ50BpFCN See more

02.01.2022 The Communities Combating Pests and Weeds grant opportunity for spring and early summer 2020 closes this Wednesday (16 September) at 4pm. The grant enables Council to support private property owners across the shire in their efforts to control weeds and rabbits on their properties. For a full list of weed species applicable to the grant funding and to complete an application, please visit Councils website at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Communities-Combating-P... The project is funded by the Australian Government under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program.

02.01.2022 Good Morning Colac Otway! Colac Regional Saleyards will present the second day of the Birregurra Weaner Sale today from 10am - at the yards and online.

01.01.2022 Spring has definitely sprung! Have a great day Colac Otway - thank you to Elizabeth Ryan for this lovely pic.

01.01.2022 The pop-up COVID testing clinic is operating at the Apollo Bay Golf Club today (Tuesday 15/9) and tomorrow (Wednesday 16/9) from 9am to 4pm.

01.01.2022 From the 11.59pm on Sunday 13 September, regional Victoria will move to the Second Step of easing Stage 3 restrictions, mapping Regional Victorias pathway to COVID Normal for work, education and living as directed by the State Government. This will mean: - Public gatherings will increase to up to five people (from maximum of two households) meeting outdoors - Single social bubbles for people living on their own and single parents... - Schools staged return to onsite learning for all students in Term 4 - Outdoor playgrounds reopen. More information and FAQs can be found at: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadm