Barongarook

  • Barongarook quarry on notice

    Resources Victoria’s regulator has issued a remedial notice to the operators of a quarry in Barongarook.

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  • 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.

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  • Quarry dispute continues

    A group of Barongarook residents who raised concerns about a neighbouring quarry have refuted comments by the Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Lazy dumpers trash the bush

    Dumped household appliances and rubbish are spoiling pristine Otways bushland.

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