Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Council to consider farm house proposal
A proposal for a house on a Corrunun farming property aims to attract teachers to rural Victoria, but Colac Otway Shire Council officers will be recommending councillors refuse a planning permit.
Council endorses climate action plan
Colac Otway Shire Council intends to host biannual forums for local environment and sustainability groups, as part of its new climate change action plan.
Birregurra venue seeks permit
A wedding venue in Birregurra is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council permission to continue hosting events, after operating without the correct permit for several years.
Objections to supermarket plan
Landowners and a water authority have submitted objections to the proposed development of a new IGA supermarket on a vacant lot of land in Apollo Bay’s main street.
Applicant, opponents respond to hotel plan
Colac Otway Shire Council will hear from the applicant and objectors about a potential hotel in the city’s Dennis Street.
Get ready to light up for Christmas
It’s time for the Colac and surrounding district to get into the Christmas spirit and join in the annual Colac and District Christmas Lights competition.
Get ready to cash in
Colac and district people will be able to recycle their cans, bottles and cartons for money at the reverse vending machine at Colac Plaza from Wednesday.
Council debates impact of reputational damage
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says the council’s risk management needs a “sanity check” if it thinks it can withstand up to 20 negative media articles before it feels its reputation is damaged.
