damaging historic trees
Storm topples trees in busy day for SES
A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.
Vegetation vandal shamed with sign
A Lorne resident who illegally hacked down branches from established native trees that blocked their oceanfront home’s view has a constant reminder of their offence in front of their property.
Fruit bat control plan possible for gardens
Thousands of bats roosting in Colac’s botanic gardens are damaging historic trees and authorities are considering developing an action plan if the protected animals don’t move on soon.