Articles by David McKenzie

  • Councillors back tourist pod plan

    A tourism development near the coast at Johanna has received the green light, despite concerns about its potential impact on the iconic coastal landscape.

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  • Grants for boat facilities

    Applications are open for a $3-million state grants program to improve boating infrastructure or to dredge waterways.

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  • District farms to open their gates

    Colac district dairy farmers will open their properties this week for field days to share their dairying insights.

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  • National flock is bouncing back

    Australia’s sheep flock will hit 78.75 million this year, the highest since 2007.

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  • Council to be vigilant on coastal upgrades

    Colac Otway mayor Cr Chris Potter has assured the community that the council will continue to advocate their views on coastal projects, following the cancellation of a walking trail.

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  • Coaches to replace trains

    Colac and district train passengers should expect disruptions this weekend and through next week.

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  • A 143-lot housing subdivision at Apollo Bay’s eastern entrance is closer to reality, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving a development plan for the site after years of talks.

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  • Letters to the editor

    An MP’s LGBTQ+ comments, the plight of refugees, and a call to shake-up Victoria’s voting system. Read about it all in today’s letters to the editor.

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