Articles tagged: Lake Colac
Capsized boat identified
Police have helped reunite a mystery boat with its owner after the vessel appeared in Lake Colac.
Not your average Sunday drive
When Hamish Kebbell plans a Sunday cruise to grab a coffee, he leaves the wheels at home and takes to the sky.
Hovercraft to return after hitch
Crowds have converged to watch a hovercraft ply its trade on Lake Colac, despite technical issues forcing an early end to a day of joyrides.
Hovercraft offering tours of Lake Colac
A hovercraft is set to take to the water on Lake Colac this Sunday and everyone’s invited to take a ride.
Push ramps up to increase lake’s speed limit
Key Lake Colac user groups, clubs and associations are set to meet with Safety Transport Victoria in a bid to increase the lake’s speed limit, a lake advocate says.
Enjoying fun in the sun
Colac and district residents can expect hot weather to continue this weekend.
Busy times continue for SES rescue crew
Colac SES has kicked off the year rescuing a stranded jet skier on Lake Colac and an injured bike rider in the Otways.
Lake’s levels falling again
Lake Colac’s water level might have peaked for the season, with a slight drop in the past fortnight after hitting 30-year highs in recent months.
New inquiry for pathway next to lake
Colac Otway Shire Council has commenced a feasibility study into a path linking Colac and Cororooke, along Lake Colac’s Western shore.
Push to increase lake speed limit
A Lake Colac advocate says there’s been positive progress towards revising the lake’s five-knot speed limit, after long advocating against the “impractical” and “inhibiting” restriction.
Lake speed push: Fears waterway’s five-knot limit could deter tourists
A little-known regulation could mean regular Lake Colac users have been breaking the law when they take to the water.
EDITORIAL: Time to lift Lake Colac’s boating speed limit
The State Government and its agencies have some explaining to do about Lake Colac’s ridiculous five-knot speed limit for vessels.
Scientists drilling down on Lake Colac’s pollution
Microplastics and pharmaceuticals polluting Lake Colac have drawn the attention of two scientists for their doctoral research.
Concerns over poor planning
A Colac resident has criticised state bureaucrats’ plans to set up a cemetery on the site of Colac’s former Colanda centre, saying it’s another example of poor planning.
Lake water level could peak
Lake Colac’s water levels have continued to rise and could be close to peaking after recent wet weather.
No decision yet for carp herpes release
Experts say they need more research before releasing a virus to kill carp in Australian waterways, but south-west Victoria could be part of the release.
PHOTO FEATURE: Full lake is perfect for sailing
Budding sailors have flocked to a full Lake Colac for a taste of yachting.
Lake Colac silt finds new life in ceramics
Ceramics artist Rachel Kettle has created stunning works from Lake Colac’s silt, and is pushing for the formation of a group to further explre the concept of cleaning the lake’s silt while fostering artists.
OVERFLOW ALERT: Authorities to make call on opening Lake Colac outflow
Experts will decide in coming days whether to open Lake Colac’s flood gates as the lake gets closer to peak capacity.
Lake’s bacteria level drops
Cold weather has caused Lake Colac’s bacteria levels to drop, but Colac Otway Shire Council advises visitors to the lake to remain cautious.
Boys make a splash on Lake Colac
These boys found Lake Colac too hard to resist this week.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac
Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.
Regatta proves need for water
A Colac sailor and Lake Colac campaigner says the success of a national regatta on the lake demonstrates why it’s vital to put more water into the waterway.
