Articles tagged: Otways
Festival postponed due to fire dangers
Rising fire danger has forced organisers to postpone a major Otways festival for two months.
Bi-lingual pamphlets help tourists drive through region
Lavers Hill police officer Ray Doensen says pamphlets with road safety advice for visitors to the Otways are a “great start” to reducing crashes and near-misses.
Witness snaps Otways ‘big cat’
A photograph of a “big cat” at Yuulong in the Otways has created interest on a Victorian Bigcats Research Group social media page, with paw prints found nearby adding to the hype.
$1.2 million tourism boost
The Otways coastline will receive a $1.225-million boost for tourism-focused projects ranging from a geothermal spa development to an elite sports training centre.
High fire risks across Otways during summer
The eastern Otways look set for an increased risk of bushfire this coming fire season, with a late-season fire risk across south-west Victoria.
New $6.9M fire base will protect Otways
A new $6.9-million State Government base at Barwon Downs will boost firefighters’ ability to respond to fires in the Otways.
RISKY ROUTE: Viral video underlines Otways road dangers
A VIRAL video showing a truck narrowly missing a car and another truck at Carlisle River has highlighted safety issues on Otways’ roads.
REBUILD BLOW: Extra building red tape could stall fire recovery
A SEPARATION CREEK resident says the State Government’s new fire ratings for the coastal community are “worse than horrific” and could stop landowners rebuilding.
CAMPAIGNER CONCERNED: Groundwater pumping worries
A Colac district resident says that if Barwon Water pumped water from the Barwon Downs borefield again it could “dry up the whole of the Otways”.
POWER DISRUPTION: Power concerns on fire-ban day
A Colac district resident says Powercor should have cancelled yesterday’s planned power outage in the Otways because it was a total fire ban day.
AMAZING ODYSSEY: Riders celebrate race’s anniversary
MOUNTAIN bike riders from across the world will flock to Forrest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of Australia’s most highly regarded events this month.
Crews working on fires
FIREFIGHTERS will continue to monitor two fires burning near Lorne over the Christmas break with temperatures set to rise again.
Lightning sparks fires in remote Otway bush
FIREFIGHTING aircraft spent the weekend water bombing blazes in the Great Otway National Park near Lorne with government fire crews remaining on alert yesterday.
Otways project will help jobless and environment
YOUNG Colac and district jobseekers could have a chance to gain work experience and an income in the Otways next year through the area’s first Green Army project.
Region ready for tourism onslaught
A COLAC district tourism expert expects accommodation to be “full throughout the region” and tourist attractions to benefit from a bumper summer ahead.
Gourmet network set to revitalise online showcase
COLAC region producers and food-based tourism businesses will host an innovative event to delight foodies and movie buffs in the lead-up to Christmas.
