Articles tagged: Forrest
Community spirit in Formula fun
A toy car race has brought joy to the Forrest community young and old.
Repairs to begin on system fault
Work crews will be at Forrest’s caravan park from today following a fault with the facility’s wastewater system.
Entries open for iconic mountain bike race
Entries are now open for Forrest’s famous mountain bike endurance race.
Community projects secure vital funding
Community groups at Wye River and Forrest are among 99 non-for-profits across Australia set to receive grants to strengthen rural communities.
All welcome in Forrest’s shed
A community Men’s Shed in the Otways is breaking down stereotypes and fostering inclusivity by opening its doors to all in the community regardless of gender.
More grant chances
A grant scheme that helped Forrest’s fire crew secure a new vehicle has reopened, with Colac and district emergency services encouraged to apply.
One dead in Forrest crash
Police are continuing investigations after a fatal crash at Forrest.
Events proposal at Forrest venue
A venue wanting to host retreats, corporate seminars, weddings, engagement parties and more at Forrest is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council planning approval.
Forrest bike trail closes for upgrade
One of Forrest’s mountain bike network trails has temporarily closed while it receives an upgrade.
Green light for Forrest
Work on Forrest Holiday Park’s onsite wastewater system upgrade is expected to commence this week.
Landslip brings forward urgent road repairs
The State Government has brought forward an urgent road arterial repair between Forrest and Apollo Bay.
Forrest man dies in rollover
The Forrest and district community is rallying around the family of a 49-year-old Forrest man who tragically died in a crash on Tuesday night.
Forrest treatment plant to improve water quality
Barwon Water says Forrest’s new $8.75-million water-treatment plant is operational, aiming to improve water quality and increase local water security.
Family gathers to celebrate Alf
A centenary celebration of a life of service to the community and beyond.
Council to consider Forrest accommodation plans
Plans for group accommodation in Forrest have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council officers desks.
Algae bloom in Forrest reservoir
A blue-green algae bloom at Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir won’t impact the quality of drinking water, Barwon Water says.
Crowd backs asylum seekers
A sell-out cultural event at Forrest has raised more than $2000 for the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre.
Motorist cops fine over drug driving offence
A Forrest man who drove his vehicle while under the influence of cannabis derivative THC will pay a $700 fine.
New compromise for Forrest holiday park siteholders
Talks between annual site holders and management at Forrest Holiday Park are taking a positive turn, with BelgraviaPro announcing more sites will be available to current site holders after the redevelopment of the park.
Forrest bicycle hiring option
Bike hiring could soon return to Forrest if officials approve a planning application.
KICKED OUT: Cabin owners devastated at eviction from Forrest park
More than 25 annual site holders at Forrest Holiday Park will have to remove their beloved long-term units and leave the park behind, as BelgraviaPro’s plans to redevelop the park.
Barwon River flow flips
Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.
Rider rescued after crash
A cyclist has suffered a broken leg after crashing on a track near Forrest, forcing emergency crews to carry him to safety.
Water treatment plant upgrade set to begin
Barwon Water will begin an $8.75-million upgrade of the Forrest Water Treatment Plant this month.
