Articles by David McKenzie
Friendly faces for children after traumas
Cute teddy bears will help calm down children involved in road crashes in Colac and district.
Healthy prices at weekly sale
Better-quality cattle mostly rose in value at Colac’s weekly market, while plain-quality cattle were mainly firm in values.
Coverage boost for Jancourt East residents
Telstra has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Jancourt East in the west Otways, bringing mobile coverage to the area for the first time.
New opportunity with deliveries
A great range of food and local produce is just a click away thanks to a new home delivery service from Cardinals Milk Supplies.
Councillors back coastal farm building
Colac Otway Shire councillors have approved a new farmhouse in an iconic Great Ocean Road landscape, going against council officers’ recommendations.
Focus turns to mulching as Otways get wetter
Firefighters have stepped up mulching to reduce fire fuels in the Otways, after wet autumn weather made burnoffs harder.
Environmental grants open
Applications have opened for a state grants program for environmental projects along the coast.
School road zones still in force
School traffic zones remain in force despite most children studying from home this term.