Articles tagged: Lake Colac

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.

Lake Colac energises artists
If you frequent the Lake Colac foreshore, chances are you may have spotted this group painting.

April rain welcome after two-month dry
The first day of April delivered significantly more rain across the Colac district than the total rain tally of the previous two months, in what local farmers will be hoping is the first sign of the 'autumn break'.

Lake Colac misses out on more major events
Lake Colac has come “this close” to hosting another contingent of elite athletes.

Scouts clean up lake foreshore
A local Clean Up Australia Day initiative has resulted in the collection of 11 bags of rubbish around the Lake Colac foreshore.

