Gellibrand
Heat stops tomorrow’s entertainment
Gellibrand River’s Blues and Blueberry Festival is keeping safety at the forefront of the event, despite disappointment that tomorrow’s musical performances had to be cancelled due to extreme temperatures.
Gellibrand campfire incident leaves injury
An incident at a Gellibrand campground over the weekend has been attributed to “alcohol and stupidity”.
Two injured during Gellibrand rollover
A car rollover at Gellibrand left two people injured on the weekend, with crews also attending an accident on the Great Ocean Road.
Renewed calls for fire refuge
Otways community members have raised renewed concerns about where they can go on a fire danger day, after a bushfire on the weekend left some locals “confused” about their options.
Treatment plant upgrade improves efficiency
A new water treatment plant at Gellibrand is taking shape, and is set to be more efficient and bushfire-tough.
Tree-fall victims visiting from interstate
A man who died during Wednesday’s severe weather conditions when a tree fell on the vehicle he was driving at Gellibrand was visiting from New South Wales.
Otways orchard ripe for picking
Nature’s way is at the core of Gellibrand farmer Juli Farquhar’s apple orchard.
Big boost for region from community grants
Colac and district community causes are sharing in grants to hep people in need and boost community facilities.