Otways
Mixed reviews for Dandos upgrade plans
Campers have given the thumbs-up to planned infrastructure improvements at Dandoโs Campground but have reservations about improving access for heavy vehicles like caravans.
Waterfalls will close for work
Parks Victoria will close access to Otways attractions Triplet Falls and Little Aire Falls this month for roadworks ahead of Easter.
Welcome return for fire team
Colacโs fire Incident Control Centre was a hive of activity during Otways burnoffs this week, after being almost empty during planned burns last year.
Millions flowing for road works
Upgrades worth $3 million to improve Apollo Bay roads are due to finish by mid-year.
Patrols target illegal campfires
The Conservation Regulator is stepping up patrols across the Otway Ranges targeting illegal and unsafe campfires.
Bush motorcyclists must stay on roads
Environment authorities are reminding trail bike riders to stay on formed roads when visiting state forests and national parks in the region.
Otway tracks and roads close to reduce damage
Scores of Otways tracks and roads have closed for the winter.
Mulch work moves west
A mulching program around Otways district towns has moved further west this week in a bid to reduce bushfire risks by removing fuel loads.