Articles by David McKenzie

  • Hunting for gold in the Otways

    The Hunt for the Golden Gumboot is back in the Otways every day these school holidays, offering an array of fun and free adventures, plus new surprises.

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  • Bridge upgrades for trail

    A popular walking and cycling trail will close for six weeks for vital bridge replacements, but managers say they need almost $1 million for future work to keep the trail open.

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  • Historic procession marked monarch’s funeral

    A look back at the archives has revealed how Colac reacted to the death of a much-loved monarch more than 120 years ago.

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  • District motorists behave

    Colac police are happy to report they detected no drink driving in Colac during local football and netball grand finals at the weekend.

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  • Name change for public holiday

    Victoria’s June public holiday will become known as the King’s Birthday holiday, following the ascension of King Charles III to the throne.

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  • Home services face shake-up

    Corangamite Shire Council is reviewing its home support services for seniors, amid major changes to programs nationally.

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  • Public holiday for national memorial service

    Australia will have a public holiday next Thursday, September 22, as a National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, effectively giving Victorians a four-day long weekend.

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  • New climate change statement

    Victorian farmers and the State Government have pledged to work together to tackle carbon emissions in the industry and tackle the impacts of climate change.

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