Articles tagged: Wye River
Wye River Fire Brigade seeks answers to damage
A coastal fire brigade is appealing for information about damage to its community library.
Flash floods echo 1985 disaster
Recent flash flooding at Cumberland River and Wye River has history repeating itself with an eerily similar event occurring 40 years ago.
Great Ocean towed
Fourteen vehicles have been plucked from the ocean in a never-before-seen air retrieval on the Great Ocean Road.
Lorne and Wye communities clean up flood debris
Emergency service crews and community members have joined forces to clean up debris across the Lorne and Wye River region following an extraordinary flash-flooding event.
FIRE TO FLOOD: Colac Otway region goes from one extreme to another
Multiple cars have been swept out to sea as flash flooding took over the coast.
TEN YEARS ON: Wye community to commemorate devastating fires
The Wye River community is regathering a decade on from devastating fires, residents say.
Bridge work complete at Wye River
Works to replace the Wye River Bridge are now complete, with increased load capacity and storm protection.
Local crews are ready to talk
Almost 150 fire brigades in south-west Victoria are set to open their doors to community members this month to prepare for the fire season.
Community projects secure vital funding
Community groups at Wye River and Forrest are among 99 non-for-profits across Australia set to receive grants to strengthen rural communities.
Former Wye River club leader honoured
A former Wye River Surf Life Saving Club president has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Wye River rebuild following 2015 fire
A proposal to rebuild a house impacted by the 2015 Wye River Christmas Day bushfires has reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning desks.
Smoother ride soon for Wye River
Wye River residents and visitors will have a smoother and safer drive with the upcoming rehabilitation of Morley Avenue.
New plant to ensure minimal noise, odour
Wye River campground goers can look forward to a quiet, odourless escape thanks to a new state-funded wastewater treatment plant.
Wye crew take on the world
Ten of Wye River’s surf lifesavers have taken on the globe at the World Lifesaving Championships.
Council considers plan to rebuild at Wye River
Land that has sat empty since the 2015 Wye River Christmas bushfires destroyed 116 homes in the coastal communities could soon have a brand-new house, after plans have reached council desks.
Birre teen and mum save life
A Birregurra mum says a man is lucky to be alive after her son pulled him from the ocean near Wye River.
Water tank makes way for bridge
Wye River residents and people travelling through the coastal town can expect four weeks of traffic interruptions as authorities install a new water tank before replacing the town’s bridge.
Separation Creek home stuns at prestigious awards
A new hillside home at Separation Creek has earned top honours at the 2023 Master Builders Victoria Regional Building Awards.
No injuries for pair after beach rescue
Beachgoers and surfers helped rescue a teenager and child from a near-drowning at Wye River, after the teen had been attempting to save the child from the water.
Bridge work to take two years
Construction of a replacement bridge at Wye River will see residents and tourists face delays for up to two years.
Wye River sand renourishment begins
Work has started to replenish sand on the eastern Wye River foreshore to increase the dunes’ resilience to coastal erosion.
Temporary stumps help Wye children enjoy monkey bar
One month on, authorities are a step closer to fixing play equipment at Wye River while a manufacturer remains quiet.
Iconic pub on the market
Another iconic Great Ocean Road pub is on the market, this time at Wye River.
Community say on local fire breaks
Consultation is underway for planned new fuel breaks around bushfire-prone Otways communities.
