Environment

  • Logging proposal for Otways

    THE State Government has ruled out re-opening the Otways to commercial logging although an independent report suggests loggers could log the Otways for “minor forest produce”.

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  • Water concerns stop Otways developments

    A WATER authority is stopping people from building in the Otways, in a move to protect Warrnambool’s water supply.

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  • Election plea to fix lake

    A LAKE Colac campaigner wants Corangamite’s election hopefuls to commit to dredging the lake to make it deep enough for water sports.

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  • Tree disease leaves $100,000 bill

    A COLAC district farmer estimates a cypress tree disease will cost him $100,000.

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  • Earthship landing at Apollo Bay

    AN environmentally friendly “Earthship” is on its way to landing in an Apollo Bay hillside.

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  • Salinity mapping leaves bitter taste

    A COLAC district landowner says Colac Otway Shire Council has failed farmers by proposing new salinity restrictions without carrying out on-farm inspections.

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  • Winter rain ends restrictions

    AUTHORITIES have lifted Colac and district’s water restrictions thanks to last week’s rain downpours.

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  • Fracking fear for Otways

    COLAC district residents fear mining companies will mine for gas in the Otways, pumping chemicals underground.

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