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Lorne • Events, Arts & Books • Around the Neighbourhood Houses Otway Living and Visiting
connecting communities across the ranges summer 2016 issue 9 INSIDE Featuring Lorne • Events, Arts & Books • Around the Neighbourhood Houses Otway living and visiting Winchelsea Geelong Princes HWY Melbourne Birregurra Cape Otway Rd Colac Summer... Dashing over the hot sands for the Deans Marsh Anglesea relief of the cool waves. Ice-cream Barongarook running in rivulets dripping from Aireys elbows to splash on the footpath Inlet Barwon Downs in a sticky trail. Hot car seats on ad Forrest o R Gellibrand bare legs and the shrill of cicadas Lorne n a piercing the morning. The wafting e c O fragrance of peppermint gum on at re G the warm breeze. Wye River Beech Forest Take time out to create your own Kennett River Lavers Hill lasting memories and what better Princetown place than the summer hotspot of Skenes Creek Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. Apollo Bay Hordern Vale Cape Otway Otway Life Magazine Summer 2015-16 3 Editor’s Note Summer 2015-16 Summertime in South Eastern Australia can be an In this issue we are looking around Lorne and Big Hill unpredictable time of the year. Kicked of by the for some historical tales and celebration of this luscious busyness of the festive season in December some of green edge of our sunburnt country. We hope you us move into January downtime with a sigh of relief. It can fnd some quiet moments to enjoy this season’s is holiday time for many in that frst month of the new oferings. year but of course it is always the hottest when kids go back to school in February. -
Consultation Guide for Salt-Wedge Estuaries Ecological Community
Assemblage of species associated with open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria ecological community Consultation Guide The Assemblage of species associated with open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria was nominated for protection as a nationally listed ecological community under Australia’s national environment law, the EPBC Act. The nomination was accepted in 2013 and a scientific assessment is now under way. This assessment culminates in a Conservation Advice and will: • clarify what kind of estuary is covered by the proposed listing and the name and location of these estuaries; • identify what evidence shows these estuaries to be threatened; and • recommend what can be done to minimise further damage to the ecological community and help restore natural water flow regimes. This guide briefly explains the proposed listing and its implications. The draft scientific assessment, or Conservation Advice, is now available for comment. Your feedback on the proposal to list the ecological community as threatened is welcome. See back page for details of how to get consultation documents and provide your comments. Images Maps were prepared by ERIN (Environmental Resources Information Network) of the Department of the Environment and Energy. What is the ecological community? The open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria ecological community consists of the assemblage of native plants, animals and micro-organisms that are associated with the dynamic salt-wedge estuary systems found in the Mediterranean climate, microtidal regime (< 2 m) and high wave energy coastline of western and central Victoria. The ecological community occurs within 25 salt-wedge forming estuaries in the coastal region defined by the border between South Australia and Victoria (to the west) and the most southerly point of Wilsons Promontory (to the east). -
FINAL REPORT Corangamite River Health Strategy - Setting Priorities for Investment Using a Benefit Cost Analysis
FINAL REPORT Corangamite River Health Strategy - Setting Priorities for Investment using a Benefit Cost Analysis Prepared for Corangamite Catchment Management Authority 64 Dennis Street Colac Vic 3250 19 March 2009 42443891 C:\Documents and Settings\kerry_brehaut\Desktop\Cover.doc CORANGAMITE RIVER HEALTH STRATEGY - SETTING PRIORITIES FOR INVESTMENT USING A BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS Project Manager: URS Australia Pty Ltd Level 6, 1 Southbank Boulevard Lucas van Raalte Southbank Senior Economist VIC 3006 Australia Tel: 61 3 8699 7500 Project Director: Fax: 61 3 8699 7550 Neil Sturgess Associate Director Prepared for Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, 19 March 2009 4J:\JOBS\42443891\Reporting\FINAL\Corangamite River Health BCA (Final Report)-18-3.doc CORANGAMITE RIVER HEALTH STRATEGY - SETTING PRIORITIES FOR INVESTMENT USING A BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS Table of Contents Table of Contents Executive Summary............................................................................................ ES-1 ES 1 Background ............................................................................................................... ES-1 ES 2 Project Objectives..................................................................................................... ES-1 ES 3 Background to benefit cost analysis ...................................................................... ES-1 ES 3.1 Benefit cost ratios ....................................................................................... ES-1 ES 4 River works programs ............................................................................................. -
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South‐Western Minor Inlets Fish Habitat 2000 Curdies River, Gellibrand River, Aire River, Barham River, Painkalac Creek, Erskine River, Anglesea River and Barwon River. Geoff Nicholson, Leanne Gunthorpe and Paul Hamer (Editors) February 2009 Fisheries Victoria Assessment Report Series No. 31 South‐Western Minor Inlets 2000 If you would like to receive this Author Contact Details: Geoff Nicholson and Leanne Gunthorpe information/publication in an Fisheries Research Branch, Fisheries Victoria accessible format (such as large PO Box 114, Queenscliff Vic 3225 print or audio) please call the Authorised by the Victorian Government, Customer Service Centre on: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne 136 186, TTY: 1800 122 969, Printed by DPI Queenscliff, Victoria or email Published by the Department of Primary [email protected] Industries. © The State of Victoria, Department of Primary Copies are available from the website: Industries, 2009. www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing This publication is copyright. No part may be General disclaimer reproduced by any process except in accordance This publication may be of assistance to you but with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of Preferred way to cite this publication: any kind or is wholly appropriate for your Nicholson, G. Gunthorpe, L. and Hamer, P. particular purposes and therefore disclaims all (Eds.) (2009) South ‐Western Minor Inlets Fish liability for any error, loss or other consequence Habitats 2000. Compiled by the Fish Habitat which may arise from you relying on any Assessment Group. Fisheries Victoria information in this publication. -
ISC Corangamite Region
Erskine River. Courtesy Alison Pouliot The Corangamite region is bound by the coast and the magnificent Otway ranges in the south, Corangamite giving way in the north to the rich agricultural land of the volcanic plains and the historic gold fields Region surrounding Ballarat in the Central Highlands. The region has a population of more than 370,000 and is home to Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong, as well as much of Ballarat, Colac, Camperdown, Torquay and numerous smaller towns. Four river basins form the region – the western section of Moorabool (basin 32), Barwon (basin 33), Corangamite (basin 34) and Otway (basin 35). Corangamite Region The basins are fed from the Otways, You Yangs and the Water Quality Great Dividing Range and include a range of major rivers and lakes, including the Heritage listed Aire River and Water quality was tested at 24 of the 138 reaches across internationally significant wetlands (Western District Lakes the Corangamite region. Results ranged from excellent Ramsar Site and part of the Port Phillip Bay (Western (7%) to poor (35%), with almost half (45%) of the assessed Shoreline) and the Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar Site) and reaches in moderate condition and 13% in good condition. Australia’s largest permanent saline lake, Lake Corangamite. Water quality in the Moorabool, Barwon and Corangamite The basin is dominated by a series of terminal saline lakes, basins was generally moderate, despite the heavily modified the largest being Lake Corangamite, as well as lakes Colac, environment. Many of the sites assessed had elevated levels Martin and Gnarpurt.The Corangamite basin is unusual as it of phosphorus. -
Instream Barrier Assessment and Prioritisation of the Lower Barwon River and Otways Streams
Instream Barrier Assessment and Prioritisation of the Lower Barwon River and Otways Streams A report for the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Environous, Kingfisher Research and Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (DSE) Published by: Environous PO Box 86, Queenscliff, Victoria, 3225 Telephone: (03) 5258 1831 Email: [email protected] Also: Kingfisher Research 20 Chapman Street, Diamond Creek, Victoria 3089 And: Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Department of Sustainability and Environment PO Box 137, Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084 Produced for: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority 64 Denis Street, Colac, Victoria, 3250 This publication may be cited as: Ryan, T., Stuart, I., O’Brien, T. and Saddlier, S, (2010) Instream Barrier Assessment and Prioritisation of the Lower Barwon River and Otways Streams. Report for the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Cover photographs: from top left to right: tidal barrage weir and fishway on Thompson Creek @ Minya; diversion weir on Erskine River below Erskine Falls; culvert fishway on lower Cumberland River; gauging weir on Lardners Creek gauging @ Gellibrand East Road. This document was produced by environous Pty Ltd. for the Corangamite CMA and may only be used for the purposes and in accordance with the Terms of the Engagement for which it was commissioned. Instream Barrier Assessment and Prioritisation of the Lower Barwon River and Otways Streams EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At least 10 of the 16 freshwater fish species found in the Corangamite Catchment need to migrate between freshwater and estuarine or marine habitat as an obligatory part of their life cycle. The other five freshwater fish species also benefit from unrestricted movement to access a variety of habitats including appropriate breeding, nursery and feeding habitats. -
Lorne Independent Inc
LORNE $2 I No 156NDEPENDENT November 2014 produced as an independent newsletter by Lorne Independent Inc. PP381624/0254 Excellence in retail is a habit, not an act Despite having to face acknowledged skill shortages She has also been associated with Leading Teams, an and transient staff, Lorne’s business community was organisation that drives high performance among elite recently urged to provide employees with the opportunity sportsmen and has worked with AFL clubs such as the to improve their skills in their particular field. Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn and Fremantle. Business consultant Shelley Ryan told a meeting of Three years ago, Ms Ryan returned to live at Jan Juc the Lorne Business and Tourism Association that poor and spends time playing centre and coaching Lorne’s A customer service costs money. Grade Netball Team. She was Vice President of the LNFC “Telling stats such as 89% of customers purchase in the 2014 season and is an active member of the Lorne from a competitor following a bad experience speak for Surf Lifesaving Club. themselves ...and it then takes six times more money to The meeting also elected three new members to its attract a new customer than to retain an existing one,” Ms committee – Sarah Osborne from Great Ocean Road Ryan told her audience. Cottages, Abraham Dow, the new general manager of In her talk titled “Excellence is a habit, not an act”, Mantra and Jorge Guerrero from the Swing Bridge Cafe. she outlined some of the ‘tools’ business operators could, Continued page 3 or should, use in getting the very best out of staff performance. -
Great Otway Destination Management Plan 2009
CARING FOR COUNTRY — THE OTWAYS AND YOU Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park Management Plan December 2009 Published in December 2009 by Parks Victoria, Level 10, 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 and the Department of Sustainability and Environment, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 3002 Parks Victoria and DSE 2009, Caring for Country — The Otways and You. Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park Management Plan, Parks Victoria and DSE, Melbourne Cover photos from top left: Gunditjmara and Kirrae Whurrong dance group (Photo: Terry Woodcroft), and Melba Gully, Spot-tailed Quoll and Cora Lynn Cascades (Photos: Parks Victoria) National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry Caring for Country — The Otways and You. Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park Management Plan / Parks Victoria and Dept of Sustainability and Environment ISBN 9780731183845 (pbk) Bibliography. National parks and reserves--Victoria--Otway Range. Tourism--Victoria--Otway Range--Planning. Recreation--Victoria--Otway Range--Planning. Otway National Park (Vic.) Otway Forest Park (Vic.) Parks Victoria. Victoria. Dept of Sustainability and Environment 333.783099457 Acknowledgements Acknowledgement of Country : In their rich culture, Aboriginal Australians are intrinsically connected to the continent — including the area now known as Victoria. Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment recognise that the parks are part of Country of the Traditional Owners. Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment are grateful to all those organisations and individuals who have contributed to this Management Plan. Note: Technical terms used in this plan are explained in the Glossary at the end of the plan. Disclaimers This plan is prepared without prejudice to any negotiated or litigated outcome of any native title determination applications covering land or waters in the plan’s area. -
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Victorian Government Response to Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s Angahook-Otway Investigation Final Report November 2004 FOREWORD I am very pleased to present the Victorian Government’s response to the Angahook-Otway Investigation Final Report from the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC). To help deliver a key Bracks Government election commitment, VEAC was asked to investigate the creation of a single national park in the Otway Ranges and to identify additional public land that should be added to the parks and reserve system. The Otways include a unique blend of features that have helped to make the region one of the most popular destinations in Victoria. The area contains majestic tall forests and waterfalls, beaches and coastal towns linked by the renowned Great Ocean Road. In the hinterland are thriving towns and highly productive agricultural land. The Great Ocean Road region attracted an estimated nine million visitors in 2000, demonstrating its strong appeal, and making a significant contribution to the regional economy. During two years of extensive investigation, more than 1,800 submissions were received from the public, helping to shape VEAC’s recommendations for the future of this precious part of our State. VEAC was required to take into account the environmental, economic and social consequences of any recommendations and I am satisfied that they have done this, with several changes being made to recommendations between the draft and final stages of VEAC’s final report. The Government wishes to thank VEAC for its thorough investigation. The Government has accepted the overarching vision for public land in the Otways outlined in their final report. -
Draft Conservation Advice for Salt-Wedge Estuaries Ecological Community
Draft Conservation Advice for Salt-wedge Estuaries Ecological Community Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (s266B) DRAFT FINAL (15/6/2017) <Approved> Conservation Advice (including Listing Advice) for the Assemblages of species associated with open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria ecological community 1. The Threatened Species Scientific Committee (the Committee) was established under the EPBC Act and has obligations to present advice to the Minister for the Environment (the Minister) in relation to the listing and conservation of threatened ecological communities, including under sections 189, 194N and 266B of the EPBC Act. 2. If approved <The Committee provided its advice on Assemblages of species associated with open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria ecological community to the Minister as a draft of this Conservation Advice in 2017. The Committee recommended that: the ecological community merits listing as <endangered> under the EPBC Act; and a recovery plan is not required for the ecological community at this time. 3. [If approved] In 2017, the Minister accepted the Committee’s advice, adopting this document as the approved Conservation Advice. The Minister amended the list of threatened ecological communities under section 184 of the EPBC Act to include Assemblages of species associated with open-coast salt-wedge estuaries of western and central Victoria ecological community in the Endangered category.> 4. A draft Conservation Advice for this ecological community was made available for expert and public comment for a minimum of 30 business days. <The Committee and Minister had regard to all public and expert comment that was relevant to the consideration of the ecological community.> 5. -
Deakin Research Online
Deakin Research Online This is the published version: Barton, Jan, Pope, Adam, Quinn, Gerald and Sherwood, John 2008, Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries, Department of Sustainability and the Environment Technical Report, Melbourne, Vic Available from Deakin Research Online: http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30018691 Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that permission has been obtained for items included in Deakin Research Online. If you believe that your rights have been infringed by this repository, please contact [email protected] Copyright : 2008, The State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and the Environment Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries December 2008 a Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries Authors: Dr Jan Barton Dr Adam Pope Prof Gerry Quinn Assoc Prof John Sherwood School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280 A report on the project “Linking catchments to the sea: understanding how human activities impact on Victorian estuaries” funded by the National Heritage Trust (NHT) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment. This report should be cited as: Barton, J.L., Pope, A.J., Quinn, G.P. and Sherwood, J.E. (2008) Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries. Department of Sustainability and Environment Technical Report. Cover photograph: Merri River estuary, Warrnambool, Victoria. Acknowledgements The authors would like -
Identifying Threats to the Ecological Condition of Victorian Estuaries
Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries December 2008 a Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries Authors: Dr Jan Barton Dr Adam Pope Prof Gerry Quinn Assoc Prof John Sherwood School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280 A report on the project “Linking catchments to the sea: understanding how human activities impact on Victorian estuaries” funded by the National Heritage Trust (NHT) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment. This report should be cited as: Barton, J.L., Pope, A.J., Quinn, G.P. and Sherwood, J.E. (2008) Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries. Department of Sustainability and Environment Technical Report. Cover photograph: Merri River estuary, Warrnambool, Victoria. Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the following people for their assistance and advice during this project: Name Organisation Michaela Dommisse Penny Gillespie Paul Wilson Paulo Lay Department of Sustainability and Environment Dr Helen Arundel Dr Alistair Becker Claire McClusky Jess McKenzie Jacquomo Monk Alex Rattray Deakin University Prof Peter Fairweather Flinders University Dr Nicole Barbee Dr Steve Swearer University of Melbourne Dr Jeremy Hindell Arthur Rylah Institute of Environmental Research Tim Allen Australian Government NRM Facilitator (Victoria) – Coastal and Marine Dr Richard Mount National Land and Water Audit and University of Tasmania Di Rose Nina Bate David Tiller Lisa Dixon Environment Protection Authority Victoria Mark Rodrigue Parks Victoria Dr David May * Greg Peters Corangamite CMA (* now GHD) Linda Grant Graeme Jeffries Glenelg Hopkins CMA Published by the Victorian Government Melbourne, April 2009 © The State of Victoria 2009 This publication is copyright.