Articles by David McKenzie

  • Online weeds tool launched

    The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched Weeds Australia, a new website providing best-practice information on weeds management in Australia.

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  • Rate increase is a concern for residents

    Ratepayers have pleaded with Colac Otway Shire Councillors to drop plans for a rate rise, in what one councillor described as the “toughest” budget in history.

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  • Less waste means lower bills

    Colac Otway Shire Council will have to fork out an extra $50,000 next year to send rubbish to landfill, unless residents cut their waste and increase recycling.

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  • Residents signal frustration with signal

    A fault in Kennett River’s new mobile phone base station has frustrated residents, but Telstra says it’s working to fix the bug.

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  • Bluewater opens, sans ceiling

    Swimmers dove back into Colac’s Bluewater centre this week when it reopened after urgent maintenance.

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  • Arts group pressing ahead with creativity

    Colac Makers’ Space will use a $9000 grant to combine online and hands-on learning for artists, maintaining momentum despite coronavirus lockdowns.

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  • Winter holiday fun

    Colac and district kids have been enjoying the school holidays, whether it be fun outdoors at Apollo Bay and Lorne, or catching a movie at Colac Cinemas.

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  • Local reps to weigh in on state’s virus recovery

    A new committee of business, community and local government leaders is consulting with the State Government on COVID-19 recovery.

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