Forrest
Man injured by falling tree
A man was yesterday in a critical condition after a falling tree struck him in the Otways.
Platypus project inspires kids
Forrest schoolkids will combine art with environmental studies through a new project that teaches the community about endangered animals.
Forrest kinder funding boost
Forrest families will soon have an improved early learning centre for the town’s growing pre-school cohort.
Burnoffs continue in Otways
Burnoffs continued on public land in the Otways at the weekend, with Forest Fire Management Victoria igniting a 20-hectare fire just north of Kennett River.
Millions flowing for road works
Upgrades worth $3 million to improve Apollo Bay roads are due to finish by mid-year.
Riders flock to Forrest again
Forrest locals like Michelle Davidson will feel a sense of normality again tonight when they see mountain bikes attached to a convoy of cars rolling into town.
$1.57M to boost Forrest bike trails
Forrest’s reputation as one of Victoria’s best mountain bike destinations will receive a further boost, with the State Government to deliver $1.57 million in new improvements to the local trail network.
Forrest fire hub funding plea
Forrest has grand plans for a fire-resilient future and is lobbying the state and federal governments to fund a transformative community project.