Forrest Post – August 2023 Edition
From fighting fires across the globe to being lost at sea… Forrest folk sure do get around! Enjoy our latest edition The Forrest Post TeamRead more
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Forrest Flicks Film Society
Forrest Flicks Film Society program February to June 2023 is available. All films are screened at the Forrest Public Hall 14 Grant Street Forrest, VIC 3236. Subscribe at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forrest-flicks-film-society-subscription-tickets-504202612587 If you have any questions please contact the Forrest Flicks Film Society at forrestflicks@gmail.comRead more
Bushfire Resilience and Climate Adaptation Update
Forrest Bushfire Resilience Climate Adaptation Update PROJECT UPDATE: Forrest Gateway to the OtwaysRead more
We’re hiring! Community engagement and project coordinator
The Forrest Public Reserves Committee is very pleased to offer this new contract position to support bushfire resilience and climate adaptation in the Forrest and District Region. For more information please see the community engagement and project coordinator position description To apply please submit your application including a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria,...Read more
Birregurra-Forrest Rd Closure – Update from Regional Roads Victoria
Our immediate focus remains the safety of road users. For now that continues to mean detours via Seven Bridges Road and Colac-Forrest Road. We understand it is incredibly frustrating when a road is closed, and I thank you for your patience. Our crews have been onsite each day since the West Barwon Reservoir spilled over...Read more
August 9, 2021Forrest MTB Trails Revitalisation Project Updates
Project Overview for the Forrest MTB Trails Revitalisation Project is available at : https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Works-Projects/Forrest-MTB Project Update 27 July 2021 Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is seeking community input ahead of upgrading a key destination for mountain bike riders at Forrest in the Otway Ranges. The Forrest Trailhead precinct will be redesigned and have new facilities,...Read more
CANCELLED: Forrest Lovely and Local Market
We regret to advise that the Forrest Lovely and Local Market on 13 June is CANCELLED, in light of the increasing COVID-19 risk. The Forrest Lovely and Local Market will take the place of the famous SoupFest just for this year, with a variety of hot food, local produce, art and crafts on offer....Read more
$1.57 million for Forrest Mountain Bike Trails
Colac Otway Shire Mayor Cr Kate Hanson has welcomed the State Government’s $1.57-million investment to expand the Forrest Mountain Bike Trails, which will secure Forrest’s future as a key mountain biking and tourist destination. “Colac Otway Shire has been advocating for government support to enhance the popular mountain biking experience and we thank the State...Read more
Forrest & District Plan >> TOWARDS 2030
An initiative of the Forrest Community, the Forrest & District Plan: Towards 2030 is the result of many years of community consultation and articulates the community of Forrest and District’s goals for growth and prosperity over the next ten years to 2030. The Plan has been written by community representatives for the community and consolidates...Read more
Forrest and District Plan – Version 2
Dear Forrest and District Community, Thank you for your inputs to the Forrest and District Plan V1. We have taken on-board all of your valuable contributions and have redrafted the Plan incorporating your suggestions and ideas. We’ve also brought the future directions of the Plan to the front of the document, and you can read...Read more
