Lake Colac
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.