Boating
New rule for boaters on Lake Colac
Boats must stay at least 100 metres from Lake Colac’s drainage outlet in the north-east corner of the lake.
Boating upgrades and tiger trout for Lake Purrumbete
Work will soon start planning a new boat ramp for popular fishing spot Lake Purrumbete, as fish releases in the lake continue.
Capsized boat identified
Police have helped reunite a mystery boat with its owner after the vessel appeared in Lake Colac.
Hovercraft to return after hitch
Crowds have converged to watch a hovercraft ply its trade on Lake Colac, despite technical issues forcing an early end to a day of joyrides.
Grants for boat facilities
Applications are open for a $3-million state grants program to improve boating infrastructure or to dredge waterways.
Simple steps for safer summer boating
Authorities are urging boaters and paddlers to know simple safety rules when out at sea when out on the water this summer.
DRAMATIC FOOTAGE: Police winch two people from stranded boat
A police helicopter has winched two people from a stricken boat in a dramatic night-time rescue at Johanna.
New pontoons ready at Bay
New pontoons are in place at Apollo Bay harbour for boaters to use over the summer holidays.