Otways
Otways building might resume
WANNON Water says it is exploring financial support to develop plans that could restart building in Otways towns in less than a year.
Koalas decimating gum trees
A KOALA population explosion is decimating gum trees at Cape Otway.
Otways building at standstill
NEW home construction will remain at a standstill across the Otways until authorities change state laws or install a network of sewers.
Logging proposal for Otways
THE State Government has ruled out re-opening the Otways to commercial logging although an independent report suggests loggers could log the Otways for “minor forest produce”.
Water concerns stop Otways developments
A WATER authority is stopping people from building in the Otways, in a move to protect Warrnambool’s water supply.
Tree lopper hurt in fall
A TREE lopper working in the Otways has suffered suspected spinal injuries after falling up to seven metres onto a log yesterday.
A few steps from electrocution
A DISTRAUGHT Otways woman says she was just a few steps away from electrocution after trees brought down powerlines across her yard.
Fracking fear for Otways
COLAC district residents fear mining companies will mine for gas in the Otways, pumping chemicals underground.