Articles tagged: timboon
A tough month for Timboon business
A flood, then a fallen tree – what’s next?
On-farm death not suspicious
A man has been crushed to death in a work-related incident south of Timboon.
Explosives man jailed
A man charged with possessing a banned explosives instruction book, steroids, explosives and guns has been sentenced this week.
‘Timboon will miss Lions club’
Timboon Lions Club has been forced to cease operations after more than 60 years due to a lack of numbers.
Final Powell scholarships
The Powell Legacy Fund established to honour the lives of Port Campbell heroes Ross and Andy Powell has distributed the last round of scholarships.
Have your say on trail name
Corangamite Shire Council has joined forces with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation to propose a formal name for the new trail between Timboon and Port Campbell.
Upgrade work starts
A temporary site will appear next to Timboon’s transfer station while it receives a $700,000 upgrade.
Gold medal for Timboon’s top tourism
Timboon has taken out the gold medal for the TAC Victorian Top Tiny Tourism Town for this year.
Documenting our rail history
With over five decades of experience in weaving the stories of Colac and district together, local author and historian Norman Houghton has released his 46th book.
Bridge repairs close Timboon road
Work to replace the timber deck on a bridge near Timboon has started this week, with authorities closing Digneys Bridge Road until work is complete. The bridge, located about 3.5 kilometres north of Timboon, will be raised by half a metre after being closed during October and November in 2022 due to flooding. Corangamite Shire […]
Emergency fire bore for district town
Southern Rural Water has selected Timboon as one of six regional Victorian towns to receive a new emergency fire bore to help residents access water during a crisis.
Call for law change for virtual fences
Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.
New bridges to improve rail trail user safety
Two new bridges on the Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail will bring the trail closer to its aim of opening up for more users.
Hiking trail ready in months
The Twelve Apostles Trail between Timboon and Port Campbell should be fully ready for cyclists, hikers and runners to enjoy by July.
Farm safety starts at school
Timboon P-12 School students have joined in farm safety and wellbeing sessions to prepare them for a successful future in agriculture.
Police investigate Timboon road death
A 65-year-old Panmure man has died in a single vehicle-crash at Timboon, in the region’s first road fatality for the year.
Scholarship help for four students
Four Timboon and Camperdown students have won scholarships for their positive contribution towards the community.
Residents pay for new path
A new footpath at Timboon will source funding from property owners and the Corangamite Shire Council.
Replacement bridge coming for Timboon road
A bridge at Timboon will get a replacement by May, after Corangamite Shire Council awarded a contract at its December meeting.
Housing project progresses
Up to 130 new homes are on the way for workers at Simpson and Timboon, as work progresses on Corangamite Shire Council’s Unlocking Housing project.
Timboon bridge replacement funded
Timboon’s Digneys Road will get a bridge upgrade thanks to a $560,000 windfall from the Federal Government.
Bridge funding to rescue trail
Two more dangerous bridges on the Camperdown Timboon Rail Trail will get replacements, thanks to State Government funding.
Trail bridge replacement ready ahead of schedule
The Camperdown Timboon Rail Trail has reopened ahead of schedule with the replacement of two bridges, but it needs three more new bridges in coming years.
Community session for Timboon project
Timboon residents can share their ideas for the town’s future at a community forum next week.
