Articles by David McKenzie
Lake park deal extended
Colac Otway Shire Council has until the end on November to finalise a new tenant for the Lake Colac Holiday Park.
Proper pruning perfected
Home gardeners had a chance to learn from an expert during a Colac rose pruning demonstration this week.
Pokies losses close to record levels
Colac Otway’s poker machine losses are back to pre-pandemic levels, as Victoria records an all-time high for pokies spending.
Redraw ahead for federal seats
Colac and district residents should brace for another realignment of the electoral map, with the Australian Electoral Commission set to remove one electorate from Victoria.
Glass bins coming to public spaces
Glass-only recycling bins will roll out in public places in Colac Otway Shire, but there’s no timeline for them yet.
Bridge widening work at Carlisle River
Carlisle River residents can expect traffic disruptions as Regional Roads Victoria does maintenance work on the main bridge over the Carlisle River over coming months.
Dry July matches bureau’s predictions
Predictions of drier-than-average weather have eventuated, with Colac receiving half its usual rain levels in July.
CCMA welcomes a new leader
A Colac environment authority will have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke to become the chief executive officer of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.