Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Hall welcomes district inside
Pennyroyal’s 113-year-old hall will welcome the community back inside its walls this weekend after years of renovation and love from committee members.
District inspires bush film
A short film inspired by the bush dances at the Yeodene Hall is making waves nationally and abroad.
Corangamite shares wish list
Corangamite Shire Council is calling on federal election candidates to prioritise funding to support an industrial business park, more childcare services, a trail connection and a theatre upgrade.
Days left to apply for council grants
Community groups, businesses and sporting clubs have two days left to apply for council grants to deliver projects for the district, like the Colac Woodcrafters Guild’s new router table.
Community supports women doing it tough
Colac’s caring nature has been commended after the community donated more than 215 period products to women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
Simpson eatery closed
A local council has closed a Simpson shop for alleged food offences.
Beacon plans progressing
Work is progressing on plans to reinstate a historic navigational pillar beacon at Marengo that was removed five years ago.
Diversion for fake name, but police take gloves
A Colac man who provided a false name to police while wearing studded gloves and riding his bike without a helmet has avoided a criminal record.