Articles tagged: Cressy

CROSSROADS: Cressy crossing deemed safe, MP calls for upgrade
Cressy’s state MP has called on the government to immediately install more warning systems at the rail crossing where two Colac district men died last month.

Big crowd hits Cressy
Spirits were high at Colac Otway Shire’s first official Australia Day event at the Cressy Aerodrome.

Authorities probe fatal Cressy collision
Two people who were killed after a freight train struck a car at Cressy earlier this week have been identified as Colac Otway Shire residents.

Double railway fatality at Cressy
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Cressy this morning.

Fuel loads sparking concerns
Community members have raised concerns about unkept grass across Colac and district properties after recent rain has increased fuel loads.

Crash victim still critical
A man who was left fighting for his life after a crash west of Cressy remains in a critical condition.

Clean chimneys and avoid fires: captain
An escaped chimney fire has caused serious damage to a Cressy home.

Feedback called for on renewable zones
Consultation is now open on Victoria’s proposed renewable energy zone orders, one of which includes a small part of the Colac Otway Shire.

Renewables should pay regions
Rural residents have backed a report that says renewable energy projects should direct money back to the communities they are in.

Australia Day at aerodrome
Colac Otway Shire’s 2026 Australia Day celebrations will be at Cressy Aerodrome in a day full of family fun, community connection and local pride.

Council considers plans for 2026 Aus Day event
A community-led aviation themed event at Cressy could be the plan for Colac Otway Shire Council’s official 2026 Australia Day celebrations.

Shire features in renewable zone
A small portion of land at the northern end of the Colac Otway Shire is featured in a new proposed renewable energy zone.

Hope for crop yields while drought lingers
Cressy district farmers are hopeful that this year’s canola yields will be more promising, ahead of a critical spring season.

Dog trials impress at Cressy
Dogged competitors, both four-legged and two, have turned out to an impressive showing at Cressy’s dog trial.

Cressy locals pay respect
Cressy Aerodome welcomed local residents and visitors to its Anzac Day service last week, bringing the community together to pay respects.

Cressy event unites region
David McGinness’s role in helping co-ordinate Cressy Aerodrome’s annual Anzac Day event has opened his eyes to how much it brings the community together.

Holden Maloo reborn after theft
It’s happily ever after for a 2007 Holden VE Maloo ute and its owner, with the vehicle restored to its former glory after being stolen at Cressy last year.

Very big year for little Cressy
For the small town of Cressy, 2024 was all about putting the area on the map and pulling people to the region.

Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.

ANZAC Day 2024
From Cressy to Colac, through to Apollo Bay, the Colac Herald team has captured the ANZAC Day services and commemorations of this year.

Cost rise puts road closure on hold
Colac Otway Shire Council will wait another month to decide what to do about a road closure in Cressy’s Hall Street, after an unexpected $45,000 increase in the project’s budget.

Long wait for response and no date for closure
Cressy’s David and Diane Flitton are disappointed with how long it is taking Colac Otway Shire Council to close a road that goes directly through their property.

Tim brings Cressy tower to life
Northeast Victoria’s Tim Bowtell has finished painting a mural on the 60-foot Cressy Water Tower in less than three weeks.

Cressy mural makes inroads
After almost 12 years in the making, work has finally begun on a mural on Cressy’s 60-foot water tower.

