Articles by David McKenzie

  • Active case numbers down

    The number of active COVID-19 cases in Colac and district continues to trend downwards.

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  • Loch Ard Gorge beach impresses list judge

    Tourism Australia has listed the beach in fifth place in its ranking of Australia’s top 20 beaches.

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  • Fifth candidate nominates for Wannon poll

    The Liberal Democrats have unveiled small business owner Amanda Mead as their candidate for the seat of Wannon at this year’s federal election.

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  • Fire continues to smoulder after seven days

    A fire continues to smoulder at Tandarook west of Colac, a week after it started from lightning.

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  • Library birds turn heads

    Birds of a feather have flocked to Colac’s library.

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  • One new virus case for shire

    Colac Otway recorded one new COVID-19 case in yesterday’s figures, with 30 active cases across the shire.

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  • Colac district road incidents

    Two road rescues within a day have kept Colac State Emergency Services volunteers busy, but thankfully there were no major injuries in the incidents.

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  • Airlift plan to stop blaze

    Fire authorities might need to airlift firefighting equipment into an inaccessible fire west of Colac, as they attempt to prevent future flare-ups.

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