Articles by David McKenzie

  • Funding boost for road to Ballarat

    Regular travellers between Colac and Ballarat will benefit from a $1.89-million road upgrade.

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  • Main street congestion talks

    Concerned residents have met with roads authorities to discuss concerns with rising congestion in Colac’s Murray Street near the new 7-Eleven petrol station.

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  • Fourth blaze at property

    Authorities are investigating a fourth fire at a Colac district property in eight days, this time inside a house.

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  • Road lane shut until mid-year

    Road repairs to restore Skenes Creek Road to two-way traffic should be complete by mid-year.

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  • Former church sells at auction

    A Colac church and hall will likely make way for housing after developers snapped up the site for more than $400,000 at auction.

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  • Lockdown compensation

    Small businesses in the hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries that suffered due to last week’s COVID-19 lockdown can apply for State Government grants.

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  • Burnoffs continue in Otways

    Burnoffs continued on public land in the Otways at the weekend, with Forest Fire Management Victoria igniting a 20-hectare fire just north of Kennett River.

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  • Campaign sharing Aboriginal stories

    A new campaign is sharing stories of pride in Victoria’s rich heritage of Aboriginal cultures, resilience and communities.

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