Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Trio charged over alcohol syndicate
Three men have been charged over their alleged involvement in an alcohol theft syndicate where more than $130,000 in liquor was stolen from stores around Victoria including Colac.
Man dies at Otways recreational course
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man on Possum Ridge Road at Yeodene.
Paths star in budget proposals
Hard waste, more footpaths and even a 50-metre pool are being floated as potential budget ideas for Colac Otway.
Orange kelpie mascot for Wannon candidate
An independent Wannon candidate is behind the orange dogs popping up across the south-west, including in Colac.
Crashes avoid the worst
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.
Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase
Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.
MP welcomes new Liberal leader to visit region
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is looking forward to new Liberal Party leader Brad Battin visiting Colac.