Kennett River

  • Beachgoers saving swimmers at Kennett River

    A dramatic water rescue by beachgoers at Kennett River is the third in two months, locals say, with calls for more lifesaving patrols at the highly hazardous beach.

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  • Call for views on proposed lower speed limits

    Colac Otway Shire Council will seek community views on proposed changes to the speed limits at Kennett River and the Colac CBD.

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  • New Kennett River plan to be released mid-year

    Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that it will release a draft Precinct Plan for Kennett River’s $3.69-million tourism infrastructure project by mid-year.

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  • Hectic weekend for Kennett River cafe

    As a Kennett River café’s staff prepared meals for emergency service workers on Saturday night, a cool change and a drizzle of rain came with an incredible sigh of relief.

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  • Coastal residents evacuated amid burnoff fears

    Kennett River and other coastal residents had to temporarily evacuate their homes amid fears that bush burnoffs could escape and decimate towns during the weekend’s extreme fire weather.

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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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  • First look: Apollo Bay Harbour plans revealed

    Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled designs for the multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment, and is seeking community feedback on it and plans for new Kennett River tourism infrastructure.

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  • 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.

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