Gellibrand
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.
Winter bush burns near Gellibrand
Burnoffs are continuing in the Otways for winter.
New venture blooms after fire
Kara Carlon’s love for dahlias has blossomed into a new business adventure growing and selling the flowers at her Gellibrand property.
Arrests after ute located
A ute stolen from the Gellibrand Recreation Reserve has turned up more than 170 kilometres away in the Melbourne CBD.