Articles by David McKenzie

  • Special Cup Day for Colac couple

    While the Melbourne Cup was off limits to most race lovers this year, Colac’s Len and Mary Leahy were able to enjoy the excitement of their first cup at Flemington.

    By

  • Corangamite seeks views on roadside management

    Corangamite Shire residents can comment on how their council balances weed control and fire risk with protecting the environment on rural roadsides.

    By

  • Playground set to arrive this week

    A new playground at Colac’s Memorial Square will begin to take shape this week.

    By

  • Council puts off eatery decision

    Colac Otway Shire Councillors have deferred a decision on a major Apollo Bay tourism attraction’s expansion plans until next week.

    By

  • Tree cleared from road

    Emergency crews have worked this week to remove a fallen tree that blocked traffic on the Colac-Forrest Road.

    By

  • Summer firefighters start work

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is stepping up preparations for the fire season across the Otways, with extra firefighters, serviced vehicles and aircraft arriving.  

    By

  • Rural news in brief

    Horse disease tracking, plant disease prevention, biosecurity roles on offer, an ocean pests initiative and a poultry election feature in today’s Rural Scene.

    By

  • GROWING PAINS: Housing spread would impact sporting club

    A Colac sporting club will likely have to move after 143 years as housing development encroaches too close to its shooting range.

    By