Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Subdivision steams ahead

    Colac Otway Shire Council has officially approved a planning permit for a subdivision and three new houses in Wynne Street, despite community objection.

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  • Fundraisers setting sail

    Pirron Yallock’s Pirate Pastafarians Colin and Angela Carter arrrr ready for the 2023 Spring Sh**box Rally that kicks off today, travelling from Port Douglas to Adelaide in their converted red ute.

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  • Upskill or refresh to save a life

    Colac and district residents are being encouraged to learn or refresh their CPR skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM Responder this Shocktober.

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  • Proposed childcare site opposed

    A group of Elliminyt residents acknowledge the need for more childcare services in Colac but say they will oppose a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre in Hart Street because of safety concerns and potential road congestion.

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  • Objections to houses

    Colac Otway Shire Council will meet today to discuss whether to grant a planning permit for a three-lot subdivision in Wynne Street that has received community objection.

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  • Council considers lake holiday park

    Lake Colac Holiday Park could have new management heading into the festive season and a million-dollar upgrade next year if Colac Otway Shire Council approves the conditions for the new tenant’s agreement.

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  • Big steps towards mental wellbeing

    Birregurra’s Jenna Robinson has lived with anxiety from the time she was a teenager and has been using exercise as a coping mechanism for the past decade.

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  • Fishing grants open

    Colac and district clubs and authorities can now apply for recreational fishing grants that will make recreational fishing better in Victoria.

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