Articles tagged: Birregurra
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.
Speed to drop at intersection
A long-awaited reduced speed limit will soon be in place for Birregurra’s Conns Lane.
Councillors green-light home
Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning committee has approved a permit for a house on Birregurra farmland, against planning officers’ recommendation.
Birregurra’s new playspace opens with more attractions
Birregurra’s expanded playspace is now open in time for the school holidays.
Gathering Place postpones event
Colac’s Aboriginal community says the district can stay tuned for when everyone can be welcomed to the new community space.
Birre house could be refused
Colac Otway Shire Council officers are recommending refusing a planning permit application to build a house at Birregurra.
Gathering place seeks approval at Birregurra
The new home of the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place proposed at Birregurra would continue to provide social and cultural connection for the region’s Aboriginal community, a planning permit application says.
Teen avoids conviction after multi-vehicle crash
A teenager was caught up in song right before she caused a multi-vehicle crash near Birregurra, a court has heard.
Contributions make huge impact on volunteers
A Birregurra volunteer says sponsorship is the lifeblood that keeps many community group programs running.
