Otways

  • Logging proposal for Otways

    THE State Government has ruled out re-opening the Otways to commercial logging although an independent report suggests loggers could log the Otways for “minor forest produce”.

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  • Water concerns stop Otways developments

    A WATER authority is stopping people from building in the Otways, in a move to protect Warrnambool’s water supply.

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  • Tree lopper hurt in fall

    A TREE lopper working in the Otways has suffered suspected spinal injuries after falling up to seven metres onto a log yesterday.

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  • A few steps from electrocution

    A DISTRAUGHT Otways woman says she was just a few steps away from electrocution after trees brought down powerlines across her yard.

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  • Fracking fear for Otways

    COLAC district residents fear mining companies will mine for gas in the Otways, pumping chemicals underground.

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  • Town preparing for 6000 riders

    THE Otways community of Gellibrand River remembers the “buzz” when 8100 cyclists and their crews rode into town 10 years ago and plans to re-create the celebration have started.

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  • Trail run will return

    ORGANISERS of Forrest’s first trail run hope to grow the event when it returns next year.

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  • National park builders face backlash

    CONSERVATION and tourism leaders have warned developers they would face a “fierce” community backlash if they planned “inappropriate” buildings in district national parks.

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