Barongarook

  • 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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  • 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. 

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  • 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.

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  • Artist creating lasting legacy

    Barongarook West artist Albert Scott hopes his art can help him leave behind a legacy.

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  • 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.

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  • No news for former school site

    The future of the former Barongarook Primary School site remains unclear, years after the school closed.

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