Articles by David McKenzie

  • Boom gates stay to stop Skenes short-cut

    A boom gate blocking the southern end of Skenes Creek’s Old Coach Road will remain in place to deter people from using it as a short-cut.

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  • Wartime onion factory demolition proposed

    A historic but dilapidated former onion-drying factory in Colac West could be demolished over safety concerns.

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  • No links in horse deaths

    Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Crop disease surveillance, and new UDV vice-president, crop planting help from the BOM, and a boost for grains research feature in today’s rural rundown.

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  • Television debut for local dancers

    Budding Colac dancers are putting the finishing touches on their performances ahead of a television appearance later this year.

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  • New rule for boaters on Lake Colac

    Boats must stay at least 100 metres from Lake Colac’s drainage outlet in the north-east corner of the lake.

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  • Surf Coast flushes fine away amid gender debate

    Surf Coast Shire Council has officially removed a fine for people entering changerooms or toilets of another gender, but councillors have assured the public they don’t expect a flood of men to invade women’s toilets.

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  • Council approves changes to local laws

    Changes to smoking laws, temporary accommodation rules and nature strip use will soon come into force across Surf Coast Shire Council.

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