Articles by David McKenzie

  • Rural news in brief

    A new chief for the VFF, and a warning on safely transporting livestock.

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  • Hospice plans impress campaigner

    Colac hospice care campaigner Diane Wright says she’s excited to see a service she founded at Geelong move forward with a new $21-million hospice.

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  • Warning about strip dumping

    Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.

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  • Landslips and flood at Skenes

    Almost 200mm of rain in the Otways has led to road closures, creeks bursting their banks and a waterfall to reach spectacular proportions.

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  • Time of growth for Colac Tech

    Bruno D’Elia has fond memories of his time as principal of the Colac Technical School. Students’ awards, teachers’ unity, growing enrolments and expanding facilities stand out as highlights.

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  • Low numbers for rest stop

    A lack of travellers has forced Colac Driver Reviver volunteers to reduce opening times at the roadside rest stop.

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  • Campers’ cars caught in flood

    Campers were unable to move their cars in time as rising floodwater inundated a car park at Cumberland River this week.

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  • Car crashes into railing on highway

    Three people attended hospital after a crash in wet weather on the Princes Highway east of Colac.

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