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.