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25.01.2022 We look forward to seeing the Wye Sep Kennett communities at this great Spring-time event next Friday, 27 September.

24.01.2022 First Person Consulting is working with the Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning to undertake an evaluation of the community practice at Wye River, Separation Creek and Kennett River communities and to demonstrate the positive impact of working with the community across the Bushfire Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery spectrum. As part of the evaluation, First Person Consulting are conducting a survey across the Wye River, Separation Creek and Kenn...ett River communities. The purpose of this survey is to: - understand the value and contribution of community activities for bushfire preparedness, response and recovery Please click on the link below to complete the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J3VQVPN All responses will be de-identified. Survey data will be provided to DELWP in aggregate form only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dan Healy at First Person Consulting on (03) 9600 1778 or via [email protected]

24.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council will be undertaking drainage works from Paddy's Path to the Great Ocean Road at the section of Great Ocean Road directly below Paddy's Path from 10 March to 28 March. The Great Ocean Road will be operating under traffic control between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday. No traffic control will operate outside of these hours. Paddy's Path will remain open for pedestrians with a spotter working to let people through when safe to do so.... Council thanks you for your patience while these important works are undertaken.

23.01.2022 Have your say in planning the future of the Great Ocean Road region. Public consultations are happening across the region including Wye River this Saturday. Whe...re: Wye River Surf Life Saving Club When: Saturday 8 June, 10am to 12pm https://engage.vic.gov.au/great-ocean-road

23.01.2022 Thanks to our Colac Otway coastal communities for their efforts over the Melbourne Cup long weekend to prepare their properties for fire season. Everyone did a ...fantastic job, placing only green waste (no general waste contamination!) into the four skip bins Council provided at Kennett and Wye over the last few days - excellent work! Colac Otway property owners can continue to prepare for fire season with extra kerbside organics collections happening through to the end of November. Red bin out + Green bin out =

23.01.2022 Please be advised there will be some disruption to traffic on Durimbil Avenue, Wye River for approximately four weeks from Wednesday (30 October) due to excavation works for the installation of pits and pipes in the township. Asphalt works will also take place next Friday (November 1) on Wallace, Koonya and Iluka avenues in Wye River. There will be some road closures while works take place. Traffic management will be in place while works are undertaken. ... Please take care and observe signage in place while these important works are carried out. Thank you.

23.01.2022 Lorne, Wye River and Aireys Inlet residents may see or smell smoke from the ignition of the Lorne, Cora Lynn Creek planned burn on Wednesday 10 April. The burn... is around 1,900 hectares and is focused on reducing the spread and intensity of bushfires near Lorne and surrounding areas. Access to Erskine Falls, Phantom Falls and the Blanket Leaf Picnic area will be closed off as more than 120 firefighters conduct the complex operation along Cora Lynn Creek. Erskine Falls Road will be closed from tomorrow, Thursday 11 April, until its safe to access. Locals can book an escort vehicle to access properties. For the latest information about when planned burns are happening near you go to ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn, download the VicEmergency app or call the VicEmergency hotline on 1800 226 226. CFA South West, Lorne Fire Brigade CFA, Wye River CFA, Surf Coast Times, ABC South West VIC, Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park, The Croaker Deans Marsh, Surf Coast Shire Council, Colac Otway Shire Council

21.01.2022 Official Opening: Wye River to Jamieson River Walk. The Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, Police and Emergency Services, will open our beautiful new walk on tomorrow, Saturday February 22 at 12 noon. The opening will be held in the Separation Creek Car Park, Great Ocean Road. Following the cutting of the ribbon, the community will walk to Jamieson River. The walk will take around 2 hours, (depending on how many photos you take!). A shuttle service will be available to tak...e you back to Separation Creek. Please join us to hear about the fascinating history of the walk route, and to celebrate the completion of the final item in the 26 point Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Plan. The plan was developed by the community as a consequence of the 2015 fire. If you have any questions regarding the event please contact [email protected] - it would be helpful (but not essential) if you advise by email if you plan to use shuttle back. Thank you.

21.01.2022 If your bin is due to be collected tomorrow (Monday 30 December) please put it out tonight as our waste collection will be done early due to forecast hot weather conditions.

21.01.2022 Skip Bins for GREEN WASTE ONLY drop-off on the coast Council will provide additional green waste skip bins in Wye River and Kennett River to assist property owners who are conducting clean-ups and maintenance at their property this weekend in preparation for fire season. Skips are for green waste only not general waste and will be in place Friday (30 October), and removed the following Wednesday (4 November). ... Please check Colac Otway Shire’s Facebook page for updates and locations of additional green waste bins.

19.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire is working with the community to develop a long-term Community Vison for the whole shire - we encourage everyone to have their say as it's imp...ortant we hear from a range of voices offering different points of view. Our thanks to Festival Director of the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival Bill Hurley Fraser for sharing some thoughts and ideas with us. COMPLETE THE SURVEY ONLINE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2050community_vision Attend a community drop-in session at: Gellibrand at Rex Norman Park - Friday 5 March, any time from 3pm to 6pm Apollo Bay foreshore (at the market) - Saturday 6 March, any time between 9am and 11am Wye River (near the store) - Saturday 6 March, any time between 12pm to 2pm

19.01.2022 Work is now underway to deliver the Great Ocean Road Action Plan. The Action Plan needs community input to develop long-term objectives and a shared vision for ...the future of the region that protects the iconic landscapes and liveability of local communities and provides for a great visitor experience. Share your ideas by participating in the community conversations happening on Saturday 8 June at: - Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club (Foreshore, Great Ocean Road): 10am - 12pm - Lorne Community House (Mountjoy Parade): 2pm - 4pm You can make a submission in person at the session or online at engage.vic.gov.au/great-ocean-road Surf Coast Shire Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Otway Coast Committee, Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, Colac Herald, Lorne Community House

18.01.2022 Kennett River and Wye River residents may see or smell smoke from a planned burn being ignited at Kennett River today. Forest Fire Management Victoria and Count...ry Fire Authority crews will carry out the 20-hectare planned burn on Kennett Road to reduce bushfire risk to the township. Traffic management will be in place on Kennett Road and Cassidy Drive. Motorists are urged to drive to conditions and be aware of crews working in the area. We understand that smoke from planned burns can cause concern, and encourage those who are sensitive to smoke to remain indoors and keep windows closed until the smoke passes. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are working closely with the Department of Health and Environment Protection Authority on the planned burning program to ensure we keep the smoke impacts as low as practically possible. Under the current public health advice, our planned burning program can continue for now. If that advice changes, we will make any adjustments necessary in consultation with Victorian Department of Health, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Environment Protection Authority Victoria and Vic Emergency. Our crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue our operations across the state. We conduct burns based on the conditions rather than the seasons, which can see us burning at any time throughout the year, at the right time to achieve the best ecological outcomes. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

17.01.2022 UPDATE: Please be advised that asphalt works on Wallace, Koonya and Iluka avenues in Wye River are now scheduled to take place on Friday 8 November. There will be some road closures while works take place. Traffic management will be in place while works are undertaken. Please take care and observe signage in place while these important works are carried out. Thank you.

17.01.2022 Route options for a potential new coastal trail between Fairhaven and Skenes Creek will be revealed for discussion by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) next week. Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to view plans and provide feedback on draft route options at the consultation sessions, being held on 19 and 20 July, as well as online at https://engage.vic.gov.au/trail-study from 18 July. Wye/Sep/Kennett session is Saturday 20 July: Wye River Surf Life Saving Club, 1pm 3pm

16.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council has accepted the VECs electoral representation review final report and will now wait for the Ministers final decision on the recommendation to introduce three wards. More information in the media release attached https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Colac-Otway-awaits-Mini Read the Victorian Electoral Commissions final report via the shared post below.

16.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council will be undertaking drainage works from Paddys Path to the Great Ocean Road at the section of Great Ocean Road directly below Paddys Path from 10 March to 28 March. The Great Ocean Road will be operating under traffic control between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday. No traffic control will operate outside of these hours. Paddys Path will remain open for pedestrians with a spotter working to let people through when safe to do so.... Council thanks you for your patience while these important works are undertaken.

15.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire holiday home owners who are unable to travel due to COVID restrictions are encouraged to use local contractors to help clean-up their properties during these challenging times. While we can’t grant exemptions to State Government restrictions, Colac Otway is fortunate to have experienced high rainfall recently and more rain is forecast, minimising our current fire risk. If property owners want to prepare for summer ahead of time, there are local contractors w...ho can slash and mow grass, trim gardens and clean gutters, which will take care of any maintenance concerns and help the local economy. To assist property owners, local contractors can list their business details, including the area they provide services and capabilities, on the Colac Otway Business Directory at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Community-Business-Dire Please share this advice with Melbourne friends and family who own properties in Colac Otway, and let’s look forward to the time when it’s safe for them to visit again! https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Maintenance-options-for

14.01.2022 Come along to the Spring in Wye Community event this Friday! Learn more about your local environment on the Wye Flora Walk which will be hosted by weed identification and control expert Chris Callahan of Tree Management services and native plant expert Judi Forrester of Otway Herbs. There will also be a presentation of coastal landscaping principles to inspire you about what is possible in your garden, hosted by Peter Shaw of Ocean Road Landscaping. ... See you there!

14.01.2022 The Wye River and Separation Creek revegetation support program is an initiative to assist fire-affected properties in Wye River and Separation Creek. The program is contributing to community recovery by supporting the efforts of landholders to revegetate their fire-affected properties. Over the life of the program some 7500 native plants will be given to the community for planting on private land. This program is funded by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Plann...ing (DELWP) and is being delivered by the Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN). It is also supported by the Capital Wye River / Separation Creek Vegetation Restoration Committee. Requests for plants for the Winter - Spring 2020 planting season to participate in this program are now being sought - the online Expression of Interest form is available on Councils website. Please submit requests to participate by Friday 12 June. https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Revegetation-Support-Pr

13.01.2022 On behalf of the Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Associations youre invited to come along to, Outcomes: Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River Renewal Plan Following the 2015 fire, the community developed a 23 point plan for its renewal. The Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, Police and Emergency Services will lead a report back to our community on the outcomes of our plan on... Sunday February 17 at 2pm at the Wye River Surf Club Followed by prosecco, entertainment by Mike Brady, and return of the Paddy Harrington plaque to Paddys Path. The event will include information about future management of fuel loads on the town boundaries, and the community based bushfire management plan. Key organisations and personnel involved in the recovery will be present. All it needs is you! RSVP preferred for catering purposes to Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Assocn: [email protected] by Thurs Feb 14 or just turn up! Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association (formerly Community Resilience Committee)

13.01.2022 Recycling plants temporary closure will affect Colac Otway. Colac Otway Shire Council will continue kerbside collections as normal and is encouraging residents... to hold their recyclables if possible, in the wake of the SKM Geelong plants temporary closure from today. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Recycling-plant%E2%80%99

13.01.2022 The Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association event, Outcomes: Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River Renewal Plan is on today! Following the 2015 fire, the community developed a 23 point plan for its renewal. The Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, Police and Emergency Services will lead a report back to our community on the outcomes of our plan on... Today, Sunday February 17 at 2pm at the Wye River Surf Club Followed by prosecco, entertainment by Mike Brady, and return of the Paddy Harrington plaque to Paddys Path. The event will include information about future management of fuel loads on the town boundaries, and the community based bushfire management plan. Key organisations and personnel involved in the recovery will be present. All it needs is you! Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association (formerly Community Resilience Committee)

12.01.2022 Temporary Road Closure Due to construction activity on Karingal Drive, Wye River a temporary road closure will occur between 8:00am and 1:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April 2020. All properties on Karingal Drive will maintain access, however through traffic will need to seek alternative routes.... Please contact Council on 5232 9400 if you have any questions regarding this closure. https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Temporary-Road-Closure-

11.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE WYE SEP KENNETT RENEWAL ASSOCIATION Outcomes: Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River Renewal Plan - links to all reports outlined here can be found at http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Fire-and-/WyeSep-Connect The Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Plan, created for and by the community, has now been signed off, with virtually all the 23 outcomes having been achieved (see link).... A few outcomes are not yet complete or remain in progress, see weblink for details of responsible bodies. Bushfire Fuel Management Options - fuel management options were investigated for the community (see link) The work of Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association (formerly CRC) is now complete, and we will dissolve effective March 7. It has been a privilege to work with the community, local and state government to articulate and realise the communitys plan following the bushfire. Our final annual report can be found at the link http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Fire-and-/WyeSep-Connect

11.01.2022 Skips for green waste (only) are in place at Wye River and Kennett River again this weekend. Thanks to our coastal communities for using the skips - we have disposed of 4.88 tonnes of green waste from the skips with no reports of contamination! Skips are located near the CFA shed in Wye and near the shop at Kennett,

10.01.2022 Have your say on developing long-term objectives for the Great Ocean Road Action Plan with community conversations taking place through Colac Otway Shire. Wye River - Wye River Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 8 June from 10am to 12pm Colac - COPACC on Monday 17 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm... Apollo Bay - Apollo Bay Golf Club on Tuesday 18 June from 6pm to 8pm For more information visit the website below.

09.01.2022 Regional Roads Victoria have provided the following information on road works taking place: Traffic alert: Great Ocean Road sealing works Resealing works are t...aking place the Great Ocean Road. Works started at Princetown and will continue along the road including Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven (15 March), Skenes Creek (March 18), Apollo Bay, Marengo and Glenaire (March 18 -22), Johanna (22 March) Lavers Hill (March 25), Peterborough (March 26) and Allansford (March 27). Works are subject to weather conditions and are scheduled from 7am-5pm. Minor delays are expected. All drivers should adhere to the 40km/h speed limit throughout work sites for the safety of our workers and all road users.

09.01.2022 Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd are planning an event to celebrate 100 years since construction of the Great Ocean Road began. The Story of the Road will be launched to coincide with the centenary in September with Gala Screenings at the Lorne and Apollo Bay Cinemas. For two weeks (Sep 20 to Oct 6) Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd (GORRT) will be showing 5 minute screenings of location based films in Pop Up Cinemas along the roads route. GORRT are planning to in...clude a cinema at Wye River which they have advised will essentially mean a 10 foot shipping container (1/2 size) will be on site for the period and staffed during opening hours each day from 9 until 5 or 6pm. Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd are seeking the support of the Wye River community. The proposed site is on the grassed area behind the playground. Theyre also keen to hear your thoughts on the project. Anyone with concerns or feedback can contact Jo Birley on 0448 448 666 to discuss the project in more detail. @greatoceanroadregionaltourism See more

08.01.2022 Please note a contractor is currently undertaking site works on Koonya Avenue, Wye River to construct an underground stormwater line. Council wishes to advise Koonya Avenue Wye River will need to remain closed an additional day (Thursday 18 July) due to the contractor hitting rock which has slowed the process. This closure will affect drivers wishing to connect from the bottom to the top of Wye River over these dates. Additional works will take place from Thursday 11 July to ...26 July, during this time we ask road users and pedestrians to take care and obey any road signage in place. Please use Karingal Drive as an alternative route or exit via Durimbal Avenue and Iluka Extension to avoid works. https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Stormwater-works-at-Koo Thank you for your patience and cooperation. For more information, please visi

08.01.2022 CFA have declared the Fire Danger Period for Colac Otway Shire will commence on Monday 9 December at 1am.

08.01.2022 GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS TO GET FIRE READY Colac Otway is helping our coastal residents get ready for fire season with temporary green waste skip bins in Wy...e River and Kennett River over the long weekend. Skips are for GREEN WASTE ONLY NOT general waste and are in place near the CFA Shed at Wye River and near the shop at Kennett River from today 30 October and will be removed Wednesday 4 November. Apollo Bay Transfer Station will be open tomorrow and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Additional green waste collections have started across the shire - when the red bin goes out, the green bin goes out too! See more

07.01.2022 How many old phones, tablets and other unwanted electrical items do you have lying around at home? While they may no longer be of use to you, they still contain... many valuable materials, as well as some potentially hazardous ones, that dont belong in landfill. Help create a more sustainable future by taking your e-waste to a better place. Find out more at: http://ewaste.vic.gov.au #ewastevic City of Greater Geelong Surf Coast Shire Council Borough of Queenscliffe Colac Otway Shire Council Corangamite Shire Council Warrnambool City Council Moyne Shire Council Southern Grampians Shire Council Glenelg Shire Council

07.01.2022 Council have received information to advise there will be a fireworks display on the Wye River beach this evening (Friday 21 February) between 8.30pm and 8.45pm. Please look after your pets.

07.01.2022 Council wishes to advise a contractor is undertaking site works on Koonya Avenue, Wye River to construct an underground stormwater line. In the interest of community and worker safety, Koonya Avenue Wye River will be closed for works during the day (only) from 15 to 17 July (inclusive) which will affect drivers wishing to connect from the bottom to the top of Wye River over these dates. Additional works will take place from today Thursday 11 July to 26 July, during this time... we ask road users and pedestrians to take care and obey any road signage in place. Please use Karingal Drive as an alternative route or exit via Durimbal Avenue and Iluka Extension to avoid works. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. For more information, please visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Stormwater-works-at-Koo

05.01.2022 Smoke may be visible in our coastal communities today due to planned burns at Lorne. Visit Forest Fire Management Victoria for more information https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/

04.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council is currently seeking clarification from the State Government on yesterday's announcements. We will provide updates on how lifting restrictions impact our community as soon as we have more details. For information on restrictions, please consult the DHHS website https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call DHHS on 1300 650 172.

04.01.2022 The opportunity to have your say on the next phase of consultation toward the Great Ocean Road Action Plan is coming up on November 23 in Wye River and Apollo Bay. Click the link below for more details.

01.01.2022 On behalf of the Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association, youre invited to come along to, Outcomes: Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River Renewal Plan Following the 2015 fire, the community developed a 23 point plan for its renewal. The Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Water, Police and Emergency Services will lead a report back to our community on the outcomes of our plan on... Sunday February 17 at 2pm at the Wye River Surf Club Followed by prosecco, entertainment by Mike Brady, and return of the Paddy Harrington plaque to Paddys Path. The event will include information about future management of fuel loads on the town boundaries, and the community based bushfire management plan. Key organisations and personnel involved in the recovery will be present. All it needs is you! RSVP preferred for catering purposes to Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association: [email protected] or just turn up! Wye Sep Kennett Renewal Association (formerly Community Resilience Committee)