Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Mayor quizzed ahead of term

    The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council mayor Jason Schram, to learn more about him and his new role.

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  • Rapid CFA response contains Otways fire

    A rapid response from CFA crews helped contain a bushfire that broke out at Kawarren on Saturday.

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  • Rentals hit historic low across district

    Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.

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  • Deputy mayor quizzed ahead of term

    The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council deputy mayor Phil Howard, to learn more about him and his new role.

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  • Lake Colac’s fishing boost

    Lake Colac will be bolstered with almost 11,000 fish next year for Colac district anglers to enjoy year-round fishing opportunities.

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  • Palm saga’s happy ending

    A 130-year-old Colac palm tree has been successfully rescued and has found a new home near Geelong.

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  • Footpath fix to start in weeks

    After two years of delays, work to reinstate the footpath at Lake Colac’s Ross’ Point will begin in the next two weeks.

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  • FRESH START: Colac and Bay councillors form mayoral team

    It’s “onwards and upwards” for Colac Otway Shire Council, with newly elected mayor Jason Schram and deputy mayor Phil Howard assuming leadership positions this week.

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