Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Farmers need drought policy

    A Colac and district MP is calling on the State Government to fast-track a drought management policy for farmers suffering in the south-west.

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  • Callout to local youth voices

    Organisers are calling out for young people aged 12 to 25 who want to guide youth advocacy in Colac Otway.

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  • Bay’s exposed cable concerns community

    A telecommunications authority says it will rebury an exposed communications cable that services Apollo Bay and the coast.

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  • Date decided for federal election

    Colac and district voters will head to the polling booths on May 3 to cast their ballot in the federal election.

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  • Checks on violence offenders

    Colac police are continuing to hold family violence perpetrators to account through regular compliance checks, as the city recorded more than one family violence incident per day in the city last year.

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  • EYE ON THEFT: Police responding to rise in retail offences

    Colac police are teaming up with local traders to address a recent rise in retail thefts.

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  • North of shire a tourism focus

    Colac Otway Shire Council has reduced its investment in a coastal tourism body by $20,000 but wants increased promotion of the shire north of the Otways.

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  • Approval sought for eight-lot subdivision

    A subdivision in Colac is proposing to deliver eight new lots.

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