Articles by David McKenzie

  • Huge convoy at truck show

    Dozens of trucks and utes have packed Colac Showgrounds for the new Colac Truck and Ute Show.

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  • Council won’t pause sale of Bay property

    Colac Otway councillors seem committed to selling a council-owned block of land at Apollo Bay, despite one councillor’s motion to pause the sale to explore affordable housing options.

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  • Public transport disruption ahead

    Coaches will replace trains on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines for three weeks.

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  • Two-vehicle collision at roundabout

    A motorist ended up in a Geelong hospital with soreness after a two-car crash at a Colac roundabout at the weekend.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    A new free-trade deal will allow Australia to export more dairy products; A third of Australian farmers have reported a decline in their mental health; and Young Victorian farmers can apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 to gain valuable new skills.

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  • Council will stick to climate group

    Colac Otway will remain part of a regional climate alliance, after councillors voted down a push to pull out of the organisation after less than a year.

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  • New era for historic home

    A 133-year-old iconic Colac home is on the market.

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  • Crustacean creation elation

    Port Campbell has celebrated its biggest Crayfest yet, with revellers flocking like seagulls to the coastal town to enjoy local seafood, live music and other local produce.

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