Articles tagged: Lake Colac
Lake Colac’s fishing boost
Lake Colac will be bolstered with almost 11,000 fish next year for Colac district anglers to enjoy year-round fishing opportunities.
Footpath fix to start in weeks
After two years of delays, work to reinstate the footpath at Lake Colac’s Ross’ Point will begin in the next two weeks.
New court for Colac community
Discussions about Colac’s need for a new basketball ring led Chris Potter and Nick Hay to give it their best shot.
Vehicle veers off road at lake
A man has been hospitalised after crashing down an embankment at Lake Colac.
Perfect conditions for season opener
The Colac Yacht Club kicked off their season last Saturday in pristine conditions for racing.
Local regatta returns to Lake
The Colac Yacht Club will host a local regatta for the first time in 20 years as it gears up for the 2024-25 sailing season.
Lake Colac not safe for human contact
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking members of the public to report potential contamination sources at Lake Colac following testing that found the lake above the recommended levels for safe human contact.
Councillors to decide on lake swim events
Colac Otway Shire councillors will be the decision makers on permits for events such as swimming and water skiing in Lake Colac.
Land could link Lake to highway
Surplus school land could help create a new key road linking Lake Colac and the Princes Highway.
Report recommends no lake swim events
Council should not support swimming or water-skiing events on Lake Colac because of “fluctuating” water quality and insurance risks, a report recommends.
Lake Colac path project one step closer
A community dream for a shared path stretching around Lake Colac is one step closer to reality.
Council to consider 30-km path around lake
A shared path around Lake Colac could stretch up to 30 kilometres and cost between $23million and $29million, a new council report reveals.
Call for interest from lake lovers
Do you love Lake Colac and want to provide advice on issues relating to the management of the lake?
Lake group proposal
A Lake Colac advisory committee could reduce its membership this week, if the council supports new terms of reference that cut the number of community representatives and council staff involved in the group.
Lake limit to lift
After four years of advocating for an increase to the lake’s speed limit, Lake Colac Action Group is excited to have received a timeline for rule changes.
Lake Colac maintains last winter’s levels
Lake Colac’s water level is almost as high as it was at the same time last year, despite below-average rainfall continuing across the region.
Potential running track move upsets brigade
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams is not happy with the proposed plans for the Lake Colac foreshore, which would force the brigade to relocate its training track.
Bringing the brew to lake foreshore
To compensate for a cool brisk Colac morning, lake visitors appreciate the lattes, cappuccinos and long blacks brewed to perfection in the Coffee at Pelican Point van.
Glenn’s glad to be home
Glenn didn’t know what to expect, and it hasn’t been easy, but he’s glad to be back home in Colac and full of praise for all the people he encountered during his time at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Call for views on lake speed
Colac and district community members can have their say on Lake Colac speed restriction changes for boats and paddlecraft.
Community frustrated with path repair delay
Despite repeated commitments to repair the Lake Colac path by last summer, and State Government funding to complete the work confirmed almost a year ago, Colac Otway Shire Council says it’s only reached “design” stage.
Lake group should carry on
After years without a meeting, the Lake Colac Co-ordinating Committee finally met this month to discuss its future.
Push for new lakeside path
A former shire mayor says a shared path from Colac to Meredith Park would attract events, boost local health and help showcase the city’s crown jewel, Lake Colac.
Passion for sailing and smiles
A volunteer opportunity two years ago has now progressed to Megan Leersen steering the way for people of all abilities to get out onto the water.
