Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Meeting on ward changes
Corangamite Shire Council has brought a special council meeting forward to give residents more time to make an informed decision about the shire’s future electoral structure.
Have a truckin’ good time at ute show
Colac Fire Brigade and SES volunteers are gearing up for an action-packed day at the Colac Showgrounds tomorrow for their inaugural truck and ute show.
Motorist suspended for positive drug test
A Colac man caught driving under the influence of drugs won’t be back on the roads until October.
Praise for historic Pride event
Colac’s LGBTIQ+ community is building on the momentum from last month’s first ever Pride event, with support from Victorian pride advocates.
Cats to cop a 24-hour curfew
Surf Coast Shire cats must stay on their owner’s properties at all times, under a revised cat curfew.
Dilapidated facility desperate for cash
Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s crumbling facilities are overshadowing a promising season for the town’s football and netball clubs.
Timely message for kids
Camp Quality puppets visited students at Elliminyt Primary School this week teaching them about cancer in a fun and interactive show.
Gravel nature strips ruled out
Well-kept grass and modest plantings are acceptable landscaping for Surf Coast Shire nature strips, but gravel and concrete are out, under new nature strip guidelines.