Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Draft prioritises renewal

    Colac Otway residents will face a three-per-cent rate rise under the council’s draft 25-26 budget, but the council is still almost $4 million short to cover its spending.

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  • Police warning continues into weekend

    Colac police will continue to monitor road behaviours this weekend with the continuation of Operation Compass.

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  • Reflecting on a rich history

    As Clint Riches stands at Colac’s dawn service, he reflects on 30 years of service in the armed forces.

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  • Camping proposed at Kawarren ground

    A volunteer Kawarren committee wants to increase community enjoyment of the Otways by offering an unpowered campground.

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  • Councillor pushes for tree program

    Colac Otway Shire councillor Charlie Buchanan wants the council to fund a tree planting program for farmers from money not spent on carbon credits.

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  • Capacity review reopens park’s permits

    A review of Meredith Park’s camping capacity and previously booked campers failing to show up are reasons behind the campground reopening to bookings ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend.

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  • Council proposes to stop Colac bat nudging

    Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to cease its bat nudging program and leave the animals where they are in the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • Illegal fishing siblings convicted for crimes

    Two Victorian brothers who illegally fished and falsified commercial catch records for more than 10 months at Apollo Bay have been slapped with 300-hour corrections orders and made to forfeit their $285,000 boat.

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