Articles tagged: Barongarook
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.
Haystack fire at Barongarook
Firefighters have extinguished an early-morning haystack and shed fire at G Barrys Road, Barongarook West.
Cause of fire unkown
A bushfire near Colac this week has proven that fire risks remain even in winter, authorities say.
Green gift giving
A Barongarook produce stand is promoting permaculture and caring for the earth and people, as it shares products with the community.
Historic triumph for club
Barongarook gun Kallan Thompson arrived just in time to lead the club to its first A Grade tennis finals victory in recent history following a month overseas.
Dialysis patient distressed after thief torches his car
Barongarook dialysis patient Max Mills says he was “knocked around” after someone stole and torched his car.
POWER DISRUPTION: Power concerns on fire-ban day
A Colac district resident says Powercor should have cancelled yesterday’s planned power outage in the Otways because it was a total fire ban day.
