Community members may see some bright green overalls around Wye River on Wednesday 8 March, if Forest Fire Management Victoria crews have the opportunity to undertake a planned burn at the Kennett Wye Jeep Track, in partnership with the CFA. The burn is 304 hectares in size and will provide a high level of localised […]
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Join weed control contractor Chris Callahan of Tree Management Services and learn how to recognise and control our local weeds. Meet at the Wye River Fire Station for an hour’s weed identification walk-around, followed by an afternoon tea and a Q&A session. Saturday March 11th, 2pm to 4pm No need to book, just turn up […]
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There are more than 800 types of native animals in Victoria, and many of these are unique to our state. DELWP and Parks Victoria, along with Wye River and Separation Creek community members would like to remind all residents and visitors to the area that feeding or handling native wildlife is not permitted and can […]
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Nous Group (Nous) are conducting an independent evaluation of the recovery phase of the Wye River and Separation Creek 2015 Christmas Day bushfire.
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For most holidaymakers, it’s back to work and school after the Australia Day holiday and celebrations. As the holiday traffic eases, VicRoads can resume work on the Great Ocean Road at Wye River and Separation Creek. Stage two works begin on Friday, February 10. Single lane closures will be in place with only minor delays […]
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In December, locals Rex Brown and Sybille Noras presented at the Wildlife Tourism Australia Conference in Adelaide. Their presentation outlined the devastation that occurred during the Christmas Day fires and the subsequent changes in the landscape as a result of the clean-up and winter rains. Importantly, the presentation showcased the work the community has done […]
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Just a reminder to take part in the consultation session in Wye River this Thursday to help Council’s contractors Coffey’s develop a Construction Management Plan. The Plan will manage development in the area over the next 12 months and will look at road access, timings and ensure those wishing to rebuild can do so as efficiently as […]
read more → VicRoads would like to thank the community for voting on the preferred rock option for the retaining wall facade at Paddy’s Path. Voting has now closed. The local favourite from Colac – basalt with lighter tones – will be attached to the concrete panels. Works are expected to start in February. Results were: Basalt Light […]
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First it was a bit of rain, then a bit of sunshine, and then a lot of rain. But that didn’t stop over 20 folks coming together to launch the Separation Creek Little Street Library on Saturday the 17th December. It was a fun couple of hours with drinks and nibblies and sheltering under umbrellas […]
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As discussed at the December community meetings, Council has completed its assessment of trees on Council owned land. Click here to download a summary report. A map detailing individual trees is also available on the Colac-Otway Shire website. Council engaged ENSPEC as an independent arborist in October to assess trees on Council-owned land with the […]
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