Forrest

  • Fire project to protect community

    Forrest, Barwon Downs, Barramunga and Gerangamete communities will benefit from a $50,000 grant that will support a project to work on resilience and preparedness for natural hazards.

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  • More bike trail upgrades

    Construction on the Barwon Flow Trails will start this month, ensuring Forrest’s future as a must-see destination for mountain bike riders of all ages and abilities.

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  • Otway bush burnoff for willow removal

    Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.

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  • Trail dream forging ahead

    The first stage of major upgrades to Forrest’s mountain bike trails is close to completion, while further stages progress through planning stages.

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  • Community say on local fire breaks

    Consultation is underway for planned new fuel breaks around bushfire-prone Otways communities.

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  • Rain brings floods to Otways region

    Floods and road closures have persisted in the Colac district this week after heavy rain.

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  • Bike trail upgrade continues

    Forrest Mountain Bike Club is rubbing its hands together in anticipation of their town’s new mountain bike trail, as work continues to deliver the major project.

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  • Water hindering Barwon River works

    Environment authorities hope to remove a river blockage that has been causing flooding near Forrest but can’t access the site while it’s too wet.

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