Articles by David McKenzie

  • New concept for January 26

    A special First Nations event will replace official Australia Day activities in Surf Coast Shire on January 26.

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  • Lost man spent night with leg trapped

    A crafty police hound has managed to locate a missing man south of Winchelsea, after the man’s leg became stuck under a log and he spent a night trapped.

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  • Event to observe 40 years since fire

    It’s almost 40 years since the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires, and Surf Coast Shire Council is planning a once-off event to commemorate the anniversary.

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  • Nine hospitalised after crash

    A woman was lucky to survive after she was flung from a vehicle in an Elliminyt crash this week.

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  • Fire risks rising as district grasslands dry out

    Colac and district firefighters have had a relatively quiet start to the fire season, but have attended small grass and scrub fires in recent days.

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  • Tiny houses could appear on Surf Coast

    A two-year trial of “tiny houses” on private land could help tackle housing shortages on the Surf Coast.

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  • Smoke ban on beaches covers vapes

    Vaping will be illegal on all beaches in Surf Coast Shire.

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  • All set for theatre upgrade

    The State Government has approved land re-zoning at Cororooke, paving the way for a theatre expansion.

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