Articles tagged: Barongarook
Decades of service on the frontlines of fire
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is continuing to get in touch with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
Creative vision from Otways
Mixing colours from the sky, leaves and foliage from her surroundings, print maker and artist Trudy Rice is in her natural habitat in the Otways.
Barongarook gun burglary
Detectives are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding a burglary at a Barongarook property where multiple guns were stolen.
Big weekend for bush riders
Enthusiastic horse riders have braved wet weather to tackle the bush tracks of Barongarook across the weekend.
Increase of horse traffic for navigation weekend
A navigation event this weekend will see horse lovers from across the state gather at Barongarook, turning some local roads into temporary equestrian thoroughfares.
Tree removal probe
Officials are responding to reports of unpermitted tree removal at a Barongarook property.
Survey could help revive hall
A Barongarook resident wants Colac Otway Shire Council to reinstate the town’s hall and a roadside sharing shed.
Farm shows pasture diversity
A farm tour at Barongarook West kicked off Dairy Australia’s inaugural Grounds for Growth three-day soil and pasture diversity event last week.
Colac to host motorcycle event
The Colac Motorcycle Club is hosting the Oates MX CMCC Two Day Open this weekend at its off-road racetrack at Barongarook.
Barongarook fire investigated
Local firefighting crews were busy bringing a Barongarook grass fire under control yesterday, with the cause still yet-to-be-determined.
Barongarook quarry on notice
Resources Victoria’s regulator has issued a remedial notice to the operators of a quarry in Barongarook.
Fire crews save homes at Barongarook
A grass fire near Barongarook started by farm machinery took more than 20 fire crews and two helicopter water bombers to get under control.
Quarry dispute continues
A group of Barongarook residents who raised concerns about a neighbouring quarry have refuted comments by the Colac Otway Shire Council.
Barongarook residents consider legal action
Barongarook homeowners are considering legal action against planning authority Colac Otway Shire Council, as the increase in silica dust covering their homes and flowing into water tanks causes significant health concerns.
Awareness of ‘the little things’
For Lyn Parrott, creating beautiful art pieces of flora and fauna stems from more than just a passion for nature.
Quarry causes lifestyle and environmental concerns
Planning decisions made by the former Shire of Colac to allow a rural-residential lifestyle subdivision next to a quarry decades ago are now impacting local residents, the environment and the quarry’s new owner.
Authorities investigate Barongarook dumping
State authorities say they are aware of rubbish dumping which occurred over King’s Birthday weekend at Barongarook and will clean it up.
Lazy dumpers trash the bush
Dumped household appliances and rubbish are spoiling pristine Otways bushland.
P-plater’s penalty after a burnout at Barongarook
A P-plater who doesn’t remember doing a burnout must complete a safe driving program and pay a $1000 fine.
Art provides therapy for Yonie
Barongarook mixed-medium artist Yonie Tiljak went through a “massive” life change in the past year but diving into her art has helped her cope and create free-flowing works of art.
Artist creating lasting legacy
Barongarook West artist Albert Scott hopes his art can help him leave behind a legacy.
Guilty plea after serious injury
A Barongarook man must complete 200 hours of unpaid community work, after he hit a man causing him to lose a tooth, in an attempt to get back a $30 debt.
No news for former school site
The future of the former Barongarook Primary School site remains unclear, years after the school closed.
Endurance rider claims title
Twenty minutes’ sleep, 550 kilometres, 1200 metres of climbing and 38 hours and 14 minutes in the saddle. That’s what Barongarook’s Stephen Lane conquered to win the Victoria Great Divide bike packing race – and in course-record time.
