Articles tagged: Otways
Parliamentary inquiry into bushfires now open for submissions
Otway residents who have been affected by the 2026 summer bushfires can share their lived experiences as part of a new parliamentary inquiry.
Research hope to heal Otways
The Conservation Ecology Centre is hoping to fast-track urgent research and recovery efforts in Carlisle River amid warnings that the Otways is confronting a “profound ecological crisis” in the wake of recent fires.
National award for Bay artist
Otways-based musician David Bridie has taken out a prestigious award for his soundtrack for an acclaimed documentary.
Recovery grants and loans available after fires
Farmers across the Otways who have been impacted by ongoing bushfires can now access dedicated financial assistance.
Limited asset loss, bushland blaze burning
Officials say no homes have been lost in Otways fires, although machinery has been destroyed and boundaries burnt away.
Officials looking to contain forest fires
Fires in the Otways near Carlisle River have burnt about 5000 hectares, officials say.
Crews powering on with Otway works
Multiple Powercor crews have teamed up to repair powerlines near Gellibrand in one of the network’s most “remote and challenging areas”.
Wind gusts near 100kmh, topple district trees
Wild weather lashed the Colac district over the weekend, with SES volunteers clearing fallen trees that blocked their paths as they headed into the Otways for callouts.
Award honours Otway rescuer
A man has been commended for Wattle Day today after his involvement in an extraordinary Otways rescue three years ago.
Event draws eco experts
Hundreds of experts have turned out to Colac for an important Otways research event.
Illegal firewood bust in Otways
A blackmarket firewood operation has been busted at Bambra.
Burns manage fuel loads
Planned burns are continuing to take place across the Colac Otway region as part of a fuel management program.
Feral pig population plummets
An Otways ecological program has seen an almost complete reduction in feral pig numbers across its area, officials say.
Marine program aims to boost Sea Country
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Otways Ocean Care and the Conservation Ecology Centre have joined forces to build marine resilience along the Otways and south-west coast.
More grant chances
A grant scheme that helped Forrest’s fire crew secure a new vehicle has reopened, with Colac and district emergency services encouraged to apply.
Insight into dino-age Otways
A decade-long research project has culminated in a fascinating representation of what Cape Otway looked like 100 million years ago.
Wyelangta “fire buffer” space will remain
A forest authority has ended plans for a revegetation project at Wyelangta following talks with residents.
Falls to close for carpark upgrade
Stevensons Falls and the day visitor area will be closed on weekdays for the next month while upgrades to the visitor carpark take place.
From Otways to Subantarctic
An award-winning Otways coast wildlife and conservation photographer will embark on an expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands.
Firewood collection opens
The autumn firewood collection season is open until Monday June 30, with 11 firewood collection locations across the Barwon Southwest region including seven in the Otways.
From no degree to doctorate
Deakin University has acknowledged Otways musician David Bridie with an honorary doctorate.
Monitor Otways for changing conditions
With the Otways bushfire at Horden Vale now under control, communities have been advised to continue monitoring conditions.
Otways blaze is challenging
Emergency services have praised the firefighting response to contain multiple out-of-control bushfires in the Otways.
Crews busy as winds hit district
From gale-force winds to high heat, lots of lightning and buckets of rain – Colac and district has had it all in recent days.
