Otways
Dog sniffs out quoll dropping
AN OTWAYS Conservation Dog has sniffed out a rare wild quoll scat, only the fourth confirmation of the animals’ existence in the Otways this century.
Call for Otways trial to grow medical cannabis
OTWAYS farmers could develop Victoria’s version of Tasmania’s poppy industry after the State Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana cultivation.
Blazes highlight risk of early fire season in Colac region
A BLAZE in the Otways which destroyed a house has sparked concerns about an early start to this year’s fire season.
Redwood plantings restore farm’s soil
A COLAC district farmer is using the history of an Otways attraction in new ways to benefit farms.
Hope for cape koalas amid health project
STATE GOVERNMENT workers have euthanised 47 koalas and released another 280 back into the forest as part of an initiative to manage koalas at Cape Otway.
Man charged over threats and explosives
ARSON and Explosives Squad detectives have charged a 75-year-old Apollo Bay man in relation to alleged threats against State Government employees and other non-government institutions.
Descendants proud of fire refuge donation
A FORMER Lavers Hill landowner is delighted her family has helped provide a site for the Otways’ first community fire refuge.
Parks sea-change for former farmer
A PARKS VICTORIA ranger says more people have become interested in the state’s national parks during his 35 years in the role.