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Simpson Recreation Reserve facilities to receive million-dollar makeover
Mar 26, 2026

Simpson Recreation Reserve facilities to receive million-dollar makeover

“They simply don't meet today's standards for safety, accessibility or female-friendly sport.”

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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Red tape, blackouts and recovery gaps: What went wrong during January’s bushfires?
Mar 25, 2026

Red tape, blackouts and recovery gaps: What went wrong during January’s bushfires?

Corangamite Shire Council will make a formal submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s extreme conditions at the start of the year.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation
Mar 24, 2026

Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation

Now in its fifth year, the seaside festival celebrating the town’s cray industry is quickly becoming a major regional drawcard.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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From anger to action: Camperdown student leads march against domestic violence
Mar 13, 2026

From anger to action: Camperdown student leads march against domestic violence

The memorial walk starts at 5:30pm Friday.

Zara Cuthbertson
Great Ocean RoadGreat Ocean Road
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“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year
Mar 10, 2026

“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year

The landmark attracts around two million visitors annually.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria
Jan 12, 2026

The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

Bushfires at Carlisle River and Kennedys Creek in the Otways remained out of control on Monday afternoon.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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“They shut the door”: Timboon residents take one last swing at council over lost playground
Dec 19, 2025

“They shut the door”: Timboon residents take one last swing at council over lost playground

Residents say a lack of direction from council ended talks with the Freemasons.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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Port Campbell’s $15.8m town upgrade complete after months of delay and an extra $215K
Dec 08, 2025

Port Campbell’s $15.8m town upgrade complete after months of delay and an extra $215K

Corangamite Shire Council has approved final repairs, landscaping and safety work on the main streets and foreshore precinct.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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Corangamite council’s decline of “tokenistic” land offer leaves Timboon playground’s future hanging in the balance
Dec 03, 2025

Corangamite council’s decline of “tokenistic” land offer leaves Timboon playground’s future hanging in the balance

Mayor Kate Makin and 460 petitioners warn the loss would create a big gap in community life.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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Wind farm construction chews up west Vic rentals, but can it also help plug gaps in housing?
Nov 28, 2025

Wind farm construction chews up west Vic rentals, but can it also help plug gaps in housing?

One West Vic project responded to local concerns by contributing $500,000 towards crisis accommodation.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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From Zimbabwe to Camperdown: West Vic sets the standard for dairy production
Nov 27, 2025

From Zimbabwe to Camperdown: West Vic sets the standard for dairy production

To become self-sufficient and potentially export dairy products, the African nation needs smaller framed, heat-tolerant cows.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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They’ve hit gas off Port Campbell. So who gets it?
Nov 19, 2025

They’ve hit gas off Port Campbell. So who gets it?

Experts say the new wells may do little for local prices or climate progress.

Zara Cuthbertson
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