Articles by David McKenzie

  • Top mark for kinders

    Corangamite Shire’s kindergartens have passed a benchmark for keeping youngsters physically active.

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  • Mum issues warning after Colac drink spiking

    A worried Colac mum has warned the community to be on the lookout after someone spiked her daughter’s drink while out in Colac.

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  • Grand plans to transform Colac’s eastern entrance

    A proposed retail development at Colac’s eastern entrance could be transformative for the area, although the developers are yet to seek Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval.

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  • Regional community services join forces

    Colac’s kindergarten provider has a new name following a merger.

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  • Council to lobby for Skenes Creek trail amid safety concerns

    Civic leaders are pushing for governments to re-commit to a cancelled path between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay, amid fears walkers and cyclists are risking their lives.

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  • Farmers’ tyre collections need EPA approval

    Colac district farmers can now register online to use waste tyres in silage production.

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  • Bus service to replace local trains

    Train services will continue to face disruptions until early May thanks to track maintenance and upgrades.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Preventing spray drift, a national award for a volunteer program, grants to control a noxious weed, and new guides for crop disease.

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