Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Housing benefit to subdivision
An Irrewarra farmer has asked Colac Otway Shire Council to support a subdivision and house excision that would provide additional housing stock for the community.
Falling rocks close popular staircase
A popular Great Ocean Road tourist attraction has closed after heavy rain caused falling rocks.
Colac prices well below $1M national average
While the average Australian house price has reached $1 million for the first time, a local agent says Colac’s prices are still “well below the national average”.
Well-resourced, but no 24-7 plans: police
Victoria Police says Colac is “well-resourced” for officers, but has ruled out re-opening the city’s station counter 24 hours a day.
PATROLS UP: Colac police targeting “alarming” drink-driving rise
Colac Highway Patrol has labelled the weekend of wet and wintry weather a “blessing”, with little-to-no incidents across the long weekend.
Filipino flag flies high in Colac
Colac’s Filipino community has raised its national flag on the shire’s community flagpole in commemoration of Philippines Independence Day.
Woman injured in central Colac collision
Police are investigating after a car collided with a motorised scooter in Colac this week.
Colac Otway residents share budget wishlist
A neighbourhood study, drainage upgrades and a gardens conservation plan are among projects that residents want funded under Colac Otway Shire Council’s next budget.