Otways
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.
