Articles by: David McKenzie
Anam Cara founder passes on the baton
Anam Cara House Colac’s founder Diane Wright has “handed on the baton” to newly appointed president Maryjane Crabtree.
Sewer work for district
Barwon Water is kicking off a $50-million program of sewer upgrades across the Colac, Geelong and Surf Coast region.
PHOTO FEATURE: Creative kids get to work
Colac Herald photographer Joel King has stopped by Colac Primary School to catch up with younger year levels as they built models of houses and practised reading picture books.
Rural Scene news in brief
The latest news on farming and rural industries.
Temporary water manager
Shaun Cumming has stepped up to be Barwon Water’s new acting chief.
Camperdown yards earn funding boost
Camperdown’s saleyards will receive a $45,000 windfall to improve animal traceability and biosecurity.
Motel expansion gets the green light
A 16-unit expansion of Port Campbell’s motel has the green light, about two decades after developers initially proposed a major hotel for the site.
Coaches replace south-west trains
Colac train passengers can expect service disruptions in coming weeks, with buses to replace some trains.
Detour for landslip work
The Lavers Hill-Cobden Road has closed for five weeks for landslip repairs.
PHOTO FEATURE: Birregurra versus Western Eagles junior football and netball
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by the junior netball and football between Birregurra and Western Eagles at the weekend.
Special honour for Surf Coast Shire councillor
Surf Coast Shire councillor and former mayor Rose Hodge has received a Medal of the Order of Australia in today’s honours list.
Otways tracks to close for winter
More than 40 tracks in the Great Otway National Park will close on Thursday for the rest of winter and part of spring.
Dry times ahead as nation in El Nino Alert
Warmer and drier-than-average weather could be ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to El Nino Alert status.
Rural Scene news in brief
Farmers share how they’re using efficient technology; South West TAFE gets $2 million for agriculture education; and the results of a horticulture election.
Women outnumber men in national honours
Today’s King’s Birthday honours recognise 1191 Australians for their distinguished and conspicuous service.
Habitats conserved at Apollo Bay sanctuary
Apollo Bay students have had a first-hand look at the importance of habitat conservation.
Winter bush burns near Gellibrand
Burnoffs are continuing in the Otways for winter.
Police hunt for liquor shop thief
Police are on the lookout for a brazen thief who damaged the doors to a Colac liquor store and made off with hundreds of dollars worth of alcohol.
A terrific tea time for teens
Colac Specialist School students have put on a spread raising money for cancer research.
Vehicle hits calf
A motorist escaped serious injury after crashing into a calf south-west of Colac.
Farmers facing huge rate rise
Corangamite Shire farmers are facing a 9.5 per cent rate rise on the back of surging farmland values, with councillors calling on the State Government to review the entire rates system.
Lorne water supply talks
Lorne residents can join a discussion with Barwon Water to plan for the town’s future water needs.
Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices
Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.
Bruising win comes at a cost for Imperials
Colac Imperials youngster Jett Price will miss the Imps’ clash with reigning premier South Colac this weekend following a bruising win over Apollo Bay.
