Articles by David McKenzie
Funding to help music industry bounce back
A Colac bar and a district music festival will benefit from State Government grants that aim to help the live music industry recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Families enjoy beach fun day at the Bay
Apollo Bay lifesaving members have gathered for a beach fun day in the absence of big competitions so far this summer.
Treefall concern deters driver
Safety concerns about trees hanging over the Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road have prompted one motorist to stop using the road for fear of falling branches.
Policeman’s secret revealed
Birregurra’s former long-serving police officer Denis Drew talks about his career, retirement and a surprising pastime that a lot of people might be unaware he had.
Trains to slow down during today’s heat
South-west Victorian trains will slow down today to improve safety amid forecast hot weather.
Rural news in brief
A new chief for the VFF, and a warning on safely transporting livestock.
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.
Warning about strip dumping
Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.