Articles by David McKenzie
River repairs start
Barwon Water says it is working to improve the health of the West Barwon River, following floods in the area.
Donations help struggling teens
Colac Evening VIEW Club has called on the community to donate to its fundraising for The Smith Family Winter Appeal.
Officials look at river flow and road closure
State authorities have been urgently assessing the Birregurra-Forrest Road and flows in the Barwon River after floodwater closed the busy road to traffic.
Prices ease at winter yarding
Prices mostly eased at Colac’s weekly cattle market as COVID kept human crowd numbers down.
Rural Scene rundown
Farm safety, dog deaths, animal cruelty and game licences feature in this week’s Rural Scene.
Call for flood upgrade to Forrest road
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for urgent action to prevent flooding from causing closures of the Birregurra-Forrest Road.
Dam that’s an amazing sight
Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir is overflowing for the first time in seven years, with minor flooding causing the closure of a nearby road.
PICTURE FEATURE: Support locals in lockdown
Colac food businesses are continuing to offer their essential services during Victoria’s current COVID-19 lockdown.