Corangamite
Stories that fall under Corangamite Shire
“If we don’t have water, we don’t have agriculture”: Corangamite council pushes for water security study to protect region’s farming future
Agriculture accounts for almost a third of local employment, with councillors warning water insecurity could threaten the shire’s farms, food production and rural communities.
Climate
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VicGrid sets stricter standards for wind farm developers after Corangamite council cites “minimal and last minute” consultation
Mayor Kate Makin described the process as “not good enough”, pointing to Berrybank Wind Farm as an example of how to do it better.
Climate
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What Corangamite council plans to do about the major childcare shortage in Skipton
Councillors will seek state funding to expand the town’s childcare capacity ahead of the Victorian government's funded kindergarten reforms.
Skipton
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More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost
Reserves in Mortlake and Timboon share in $600,000 funding.
Moyne
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“This is ridiculous”: Calls for urgent overhaul of emergency systems after January fires
Corangamite council's submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry warns ageing trucks, communication blackouts and emergency management gaps left fire crews exposed.
CFA
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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.
CFA
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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.
Events
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From anger to action: Camperdown student leads march against domestic violence
The memorial walk starts at 5:30pm Friday.
Events
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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.
CFA
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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.
Climate
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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.
Climate
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What's best for you? Corangamite Council to host free workshops on keeping cool
The November and December sessions will be held both online and in-person.
Climate
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New CFA Apostles brigade prepares to “put the wet stuff on the red stuff” over summer
With above-normal fire danger forecast, shrinking brigades across south west Victoria have merged to cut administration overlaps.
CFA
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We asked locals: Who's your tip to win the AFL this year?
Only time will tell who was correct.
Video
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