Environment
Parks sea-change for former farmer
A PARKS VICTORIA ranger says more people have become interested in the state’s national parks during his 35 years in the role.
Mobile phone monitoring cuts water losses
A NEW mobile phone system is helping farmers easily detect water leaks and decrease water waste.
Health check for Cape Otway’s controversial koalas
A COLAC district conservationist said she welcomes a State Government plan to tackle koala overpopulation at Cape Otway.
Work starting on plan to improve Lake Colac
ENVIRONMENT officials have started work on a new Lake Colac Master Plan to help shape the waterway’s future.
Dumped carcasses disgust volunteers
A COMMUNITY working bee to clean up the edge of Lake Corangamite has uncovered an illegal dumping ground for decaying animal carcasses.
Otways koala culling was to save habitat – expert
AUTHORITIES have culled more than 680 koalas at Cape Otway to help reduce the impact of koala overpopulation.
Ratepayers cop $35,000 bill for dumping
ILLEGAL rubbish dumpers are costing Colac Otway Shire ratepayers almost $35,000 a year.
Landowners waiting for wastewater plan result
OTWAYS landowners who have been unable to gain permits to build on their properties since 2012 should know by mid-year if a new wastewater plan will help them.