Otways

  • Falls site due to reopen by March

    Stevensons Falls near Forrest is still closed while its facilities continue to undergo major upgrades.

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  • Reducing dieback spread

    Otways environment workers have learnt about the importance of vehicle hygiene to minimise the spread of the Phytophthora cinnamomi dieback pathogen.

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  • Otway bush burnoff for willow removal

    Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.

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  • Rain brings floods to Otways region

    Floods and road closures have persisted in the Colac district this week after heavy rain.

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  • Otways floods after 100mm rain

    Rain continued to bucket down at the Otways coast late last week and caused swelling floodwaters.

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  • Experts explain need for burns

    An Otway forest scientist and fire management experts say fuel reduction burns are vital, and have acted to stamp out common misconceptions.

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  • Alpacas an ideal companion

    An enthusiastic couple in the Otway ranges specialise in breeding lustrous, friendly alpacas, and 60 are up for grabs.

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  • $6-million package for Otways environment

    Protecting native bandicoots and potoroos as well as controlling feral deer, pig, cats and foxes is the focus on a new $6-million Otways initiative.

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