Articles tagged: camperdown
More trophy fish at Camperdown
Camperdown’s Lake Purrumbete will see its status as a top fishing destination enhanced further with the release of 7000 tiger trout.
Rural rezoning plan released
Farming land would be rezoned for housing developments at the outskirts of towns including Camperdown under a proposed town planning change.
Fire at Camperdown house
Paramedics treated a teenager for smoke inhalation after a house fire at Camperdown.
Cancer van successful
BreastScreen Victoria says its mobile van’s visit to Camperdown was a success after it exceeded its screening target by almost 100 people.
Camperdown lights up fixture
Camperdown Football Netball Club hosted its inaugural night fixture on Saturday at Leura Oval against archrivals Cobden.
Roadway repairs starting
Regional Roads Victoria will today start resurfacing works at Camperdown-Cobden Road in Camperdown.
Lake is safe
Lake Bullen Merri is open to the public again after blue-green algae levels fell to safe levels.
Roadworks at Camperdown main street
Roadworks impacting traffic at Camperdown’s main street will continue until mid-next month.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout at Camperdown
Barwon Health’s Public Health Unit has started the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at Camperdown.
Algae shuts down lake
Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri is closed to the public while authorities monitor a toxic blue-green algae bloom.
Vital health service for Camperdown women
A mobile breast screening van will visit Camperdown next month, with the region’s women urged to make the most of the service.
Recreation upgrades for Corangamite Shire
Corangamite Shire councillors have unanimously backed a new section of the Twelve Apostles Trail and an application for a $3.9-million Camperdown sports precinct.
Apostles trail poised to progress
The next stage of Corangamite Shire’s Twelve Apostles Trail is set to surge ahead with councillors to award a contract for the latest stage tomorrow night.
Facility to boost cycling, hockey, soccer
Camperdown’s Mockridge Park would have upgrades for cycling, soccer and hocket under a proposal for a new pavilion, synthetic pitch and velodrome resealing.
New ramp for old court
A new ramp will improve public access for the historic Camperdown Court House, which houses a community hub, visitor information centre and arts space.
Corangamite green lights subdivisions
A new industrial land block at Camperdown has council approval, while a planned Timboon farming subdivision can go ahead subject to an applicant changing vehicle access plans.
New-look library services for Corangamite Shire
The Corangamite Regional Library Corporation is set to dissolve next year, with Corangamite Shire Council proposing a new management model for its library services.
Man remanded after carjacking, armed robbery
Police have charged a 21-year-old Portland man following an alleged carjacking and armed robbery in the Colac district this week.
Overtaking lanes near completion
Work is back underway to finish construction of overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway at Weerite, west of Colac, with roads authorities targeting March for the project’s completion date.
Grace defies difficult year to top score
Apollo Bay’s top Year 12 student Grace Gardiner credits her teachers and mates in helping her through a tough year of remote learning.
Shire blocks permits; frustrated at state interference
Corangamite Shire Council has voted to uphold its planning laws despite community support for two permits for new homes that it rejected this week.
Camperdown police impounds two vehicles
A Colac woman with a suspended licence and a P-Plater caught drink driving are both off the roads after Camperdown police impounded their vehicles.
NEWS IN BRIEF: Rail trail’s $800,000 plea; Fire permit system online
The Caperdown-Timboon Rail Trail needs $800,000 in upgrades under a new management plan, and state fire authorities have launched an online portal to issue fire permits.
Camperdown service station robbery
Police are hunting two young men after a robbery and threats of violence at a Camperdown service station.
