Articles by David McKenzie

  • Wildlife park’s support praised

    A Lavers Hill wildlife park’s pivot to providing disability support has earned a special award.

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  • Heavyweights join gala to revitalise Birregurra clubrooms

    AFL boss Gillon McLachlan, radio star Ross Stevenson and comedian Lehmo are lending a hand in the fight to replace Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s ageing changerooms.

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  • PHOTO FEATURE: South Colac versus Simpson junior football and netball

    See all the action from the junior netball and football between Simpson and South Colac at the weekend.

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  • Red Cross needs volunteers

    The Red Cross has put a call out state-wide for volunteers to join its emergency response ranks.

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  • Surf Coast looks towards adapting to change

    Surf Coast Shire Council has updated its Climate Emergency Response Plan, with enhanced focus on adapting to the impacts of climate change, and addition of an emissions reduction roadmap.

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  • COVID numbers at 19-month low

    Colac Otway has recorded a whole week with zero new COVID-19 cases, official data shows.

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  • Six-month allowance for backyard caravans and camping

    Colac Otway residents will be able to let people camp in their back yards for up to six months of the year under a proposed change to the council’s local laws.

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  • Storm topples trees in busy day for SES

    A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.

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