Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Israel visit focused on showing support

    “While I saw the worst of humankind, I also saw the best.”

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  • Expanded arts venue opens

    A new and improved arts venue in Cororooke featuring a refurbished 1930s W-class Melbourne tram and amphitheatre is officially open.

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  • Council halfway through dozen-committee review

    Colac Otway Shire Council has finished reviewing six of its committees, but there’s still six to go.

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  • Lake group should carry on

    After years without a meeting, the Lake Colac Co-ordinating Committee finally met this month to discuss its future.

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  • Modular solutions to house shortage

    A shortage of worker accommodation was the inspiration behind a local pallet manufacturer branching into building modular homes.

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  • Campaigners applaud decision

    Climate Action Team members filled the council chamber this week, erupting into applause when the council decided to apply for funding for the full electrification of council’s largest gas consumer Bluewater.

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  • News in brief

    The latest news in brief including an accidental fire, rental rights and court updates.

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  • Government hits back at road and rail cut claims

    The Federal Government has hit back against claims that funding has been cut from Colac district road and rail projects.

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