Articles tagged: Birregurra
Marmalade entries delight committee
Warncoort’s Sue Mulder and Birregurra’s Rosa Filippi have earned recognition at the Australian Marmalade Awards, while a marmalade showcasing Australian native ingredients has been judged best.
Birregurra community unites
Birregurra is shaping up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the community picnic and Sunday market set to welcome lots of visitors to the town.
Birregurra venue offers donation to community
The owner of Birregurra’s Bootmakers Cottage says he would donate $2500 a year to local community groups, as a small gesture to the community that he hopes to support with his proposed weddings and events space.
Birregurra venue seeks permit
A wedding venue in Birregurra is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council permission to continue hosting events, after operating without the correct permit for several years.
Birregurra to showcase variety
Nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts can explore three of Birregurra’s most attractive gardens at an upcoming open garden event.
Distillery proposed in application
Otways Distillery is hoping to turn an unused restaurant in Birregurra into a purpose-built distillery and tasting room.
Pipeline work impacting road
Construction of the 19-kilometre underground pipeline linking Colac’s water supply to the Birregurra township and Geelong’s water supply is continuing, with works impacting travellers on the Colac-Lorne Road until mid-December.
ORANGE OVATION: Our new marmalade capital
Birregurra is set to become Australia’s marmalade capital, playing host to the Dalemain Australian Marmalade Awards.
Big backing for Birregurra Rec Reserve
The fight to replace Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s dilapidated clubrooms and changerooms has received a welcome boost, after supporters raised more than $45,000 for the cause.
Heavyweights join gala to revitalise Birregurra clubrooms
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan, radio star Ross Stevenson and comedian Lehmo are lending a hand in the fight to replace Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s ageing changerooms.
Rescue from chilly dam
Emergency services have rescued a man and his dog after they got trapped in a dam near Birregurra.
Safety plea for Birregurra kids
Concerned Birregurra school parents and community members say the lack of a school speed zone or school crossing in the town is putting their families at risk.
Water pipeline work starts
Birregurra will have an upgraded water supply and fluoridated water by mid-2024, with work starting this month on a new pipeline to Colac.
Birre boost: Win for families after fight for playground replacement
Birregurra children can celebrate a $275,000 win, with Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget including a redevelopment of the town’s degraded playground.
Desperate call to fix crumbling Birregurra road
Birregurra’s Bob Gambino has been campaigning for Colac Otway Shire Council to fix Strachan Street for more than seven years, but still the road remains in a deteriorated and dangerous state.
Creating a paradise at Birregurra
Chris and David Bentley love the peace and quiet of their home and garden at Birregurra, with Chris saying the decision to move to the town felt good for her soul.
