Articles by David McKenzie
Rough look will ease
Authorities say the appearance of new fuel breaks around Lorne and other coastal towns will soften over time.
Motorcyclist dies in another Winchelsea crash
A man has died in the second fatal motorcycle crash on a stretch of road near Winchelsea.
BOUNDARY SHIFT: Apollo Bay, Winch and Lorne could move to Wannon
Apollo Bay, Lorne and Winchelsea will change federal electorates, while the Corangamite electorate will change its name to Tucker under Australian Electoral Commission plans.
Friend’s car impounded
Police impounded a car in central Colac after finding its driver was allegedly unlicensed.
State funding for fire tankers and rescue boats
Colac and district emergency services will have new fire tankers, rescue boats, equipment and renovations thanks to State Government funding.
Millions for blowhole platform
Parks Victoria will spend $3.9 million building a whale-shaped viewing platform for the blowhole at Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road.
Fire controls still in force across shire
Fire restrictions will remain in force in the Colac district until decent autumn rains arrive, a leading firefighter says.
Authorities ignite planned burnoffs
Forest managers ignited burnoffs at Carlisle River and Beeac yesterday.