Articles by: Naomi Newcombe
Booze and shoes at proposed hub
Colac’s Khub would be roommates with Dan Murphy’s under a proposed plan to boost the struggling store.
Newest Apollo Bay gym awaits council approval
A proposal to turn an Apollo Bay warehouse into a workout space has reached Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning department.
Colac could be prime candidate
Colac’s former top cop says Victoria Police reforms could help bring highly trained officers back to the frontline–and he hopes Colac will be a trial site for the proposed changes.
Locals most common in coastal crashes, figures show
Everyone has a story of a close call on the Great Ocean Road.
Youth will rock house in Colac on Saturday
A music showcase designed and led by Colac Otway Shire youth is ready to rock the socks off audience members this weekend.
Four-year plan on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will have a jam-packed day tomorrow with four separate meetings scheduled to take place in the chamber.
Victim describes violent incident in Colac
Footage captures the moment that a man attacked a vehicle in Colac using the victim’s own hammer.
Man arrested over drug lab pleads guilty
A Colac man accused of running a secret drug lab has pleaded guilty to multiple trafficking-related charges.
Days left to vote for youth photos
Colac Otway youth photographers have captured their view of everyday life, nature and community in the shire–and now it’s time to pick your favourite.
Scooter teens’ heartwarming act in Colac
A group of teenagers has received community praise for springing into action and helping an elderly woman cross the road this week.
THIEVES IN FEEDS: More traders naming and shaming on Facebook
Colac and district businesses are taking to social media to name and shame as a way of fighting back against shoplifters.
Officials clear road for race
Organisers of a Great Ocean Road cycling race set to take place next weekend are confident in the course, despite residents raising safety concerns about road conditions.
Decaying highway claiming more cars
Colac vehicle towers are rescuing multiple cars each day that are falling victim to dangerous potholes on the Princes Highway.
Reserve’s tents now open
Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve’s “glamping” tents have officially opened as part of a $5-million investment in the coastal town’s reserve.
Roads in region among worst
State-managed roads in Colac Otway Shire have been marked as some of the worst in Victoria, new safety data reveals.
Kidnapped victim taken to Colac
A Geelong man travelled to Colac with a victim he kidnapped to show off to his associates, a court has heard.
Colac journalist speaks on guest panel
Presenting at a national conference in Sydney isn’t your typical day for a Colac Herald journalist – but that’s exactly what happened late last month.
Users should pay for Apostles
Visitors to the Twelve Apostles would be charged a fee to enter the iconic tourist destination under a strategic vision by a local council and regional tourism body.
Tired driver causes crash
A man who made a “near-fatal mistake” when he fell asleep and crashed head-on into another car has walked from court with a $400 fine and no criminal conviction.
Meet the man at shire’s helm
Colac Otway Shire Council’s new chief says his appointment to the role is a fresh start, and he is keen to help make the shire a destination.
Deception offences increase
Criminal offence rates in Colac Otway have reached an eight-year high, with the figures mirroring a state-wide rise in crime.
Consider alternatives, protect online orders
Colac and district residents are being urged to take key steps to protect their online orders from opportunistic thieves.
Fierce winds grip region, rain is welcomed
Wild winds kickstarted October after a month of below-average rainfall in September.
Plans lodged for Bay’s hub
Plans for an Apollo Bay community hub at the site of the town’s former kindergarten have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
