Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Council denies Corunnun farmhouse permit

    Colac Otway Shire Council has refused to grant a permit for an Alvie teacher who wanted to build a house on a Corunnun farm, despite two councillors showing support for the development.

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  • Positive signs at store cattle sale

    Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says the recent rain has lifted cattle prices and spirits, after the December store sale which yarded about 2000 cattle.

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  • Corangamite council elects new leaders

    Corangamite Shire Council has a new mayor and deputy mayor who will finish off the council’s four-year term.

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  • Phone donation could provide ‘vital lifeline’

    An unwanted mobile phone sitting in the bottom of your drawer collecting dust could provide a vital lifeline for someone in crisis.

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  • GORCAPA takes over Apollo Bay’s airfield

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is the new land manager of the Apollo Bay Airfield.

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  • News in brief

    The latest news in brief including housing updates and a industry round table in Colac for bus operators.

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  • Visitor centre advocate seeks more consultation

    A passionate advocate for the Colac Visitor Information Centre says Colac Otway Shire Council should consider more opportunities for community consultation as part of its visitor information service review.

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  • Residents rally over light plan

    A Grant Street resident is concerned about the lack of transparency from council regarding a proposed lighting upgrade at Colac’s Lake Oval.

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