Articles tagged: Birregurra
Further safety boost for high incident road
Added road safety improvements will be installed at Conns Lane amid sustained community concern about the road’s multiple high-incident intersections.
‘Creative powerhouse’ remembered
Birregurra stalwart Deb Chant will be remembered for her achievements in the space of conservation, teaching, art and history – and for never wasting any time.
New trio joins Birregurra with big wraps
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says he has received great reports on the trio of Geelong Football League recruits who will call the Saints home in 2026.
Two hospitalised in Birregurra crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle collision at the notorious Conns Lane intersection next to the Princes Highway.
Commitment to the community
A local legal eagle has been commended for her significant service to law, community health and sport.
Whole town helps with search
The Birregurra community understands just how important it is for the town to have a local doctor.
Growing Birregurra needs upgrades
A new bus shelter in Birregurra has been welcomed by the town’s residents after two years of campaigning, but there’s still a list of hopes for future infrastructure.
Initiative fuels Birregurra’s water-wise win
The Birregurra community has saved more than 40 million litres of water over the past five years thanks to a joint initiative with a local water authority.
Christmas arrives early for Birre dad
A Birregurra father says this year’s Christmas will be extra special following his TattsLotto win of almost a million dollars.
Historical sport saving lives
Birregurra’s Deb Marshman is a breast cancer survivor who has found success and sanctuary in dragon boating – a ritualised sport that has helped many cancer survivors worldwide.
Popular market set to return
Birregurra’s Sunday Market is back this weekend and despite weather predicting high winds, it’s the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done.
Birre crown oldest champion
Birregurra Golf Club's latest club champion Ian Henderson is the oldest in its 112-year history.
Historic honour for Birregurra woman
Birregurra-born Mary Glowrey has been recognised as Venerable – only the second Australian in history to have been granted the title.
Officer says stay alert along notorious road
Birregurra’s leading senior constable has reminded motorists to abide by signage and stay alert at Conns Lane, following another crash on the road.
Incident leaves two hospitalised
Emergency services have responded to a crash on a notorious Birregurra road that left two people injured.
Array of talent at popular show
Hundreds of visitors from across the region and beyond have gathered to see an array of creativity at the Birregurra Art Show.
Market, music headlinetown’s bumper weekend
Birregurra is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend, with a free event tomorrow and the return of the town’s celebrated Sunday market.
Judges praise top marmalades
Birregurra has hosted a national marmalade competition, with more than 300 entries and people from around the globe making the trip.
Unfortunate parcel detour
A postal authority has apologised after a Birregurra woman’s parcel to Sydney took a detour – via Perth.
Citrus sensations back in Birre
Tangy creations from across the globe have arrived at Birregurra, with the return of Australia’s top marmalade honours.
Rare day off for Geelong fans
Birregurra General Store owner Angus Hogan will take his first day off work for the whole year tomorrow to watch his beloved Geelong Cats play in the 2025 AFL Grand Final.
Family land could be part of town expansion
Birregurra residents have shared their views on Colac Otway Shire Council’s plans for the town’s growth.
Melican’s resilience rewarded with major milestone
Few players have had a tougher road to 100 AFL games than Lewis Melican. But as his father Damien says, “the sense of achievement is magnificent.”
Birre bus shelter confirmed after feedback
Birregurra bus users will soon have protection from the weather while they wait, with a shelter confirmed for the town.
