Lake Colac

  • Lake water level could peak

    Lake Colac’s water levels have continued to rise and could be close to peaking after recent wet weather.

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  • 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.

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  • PHOTO FEATURE: Full lake is perfect for sailing

    Budding sailors have flocked to a full Lake Colac for a taste of yachting.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Boys make a splash on Lake Colac

    These boys found Lake Colac too hard to resist this week.

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  • 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.

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