Articles by: Naomi Newcombe
Councillor: Canberra conference is beneficial
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says his trip to Canberra for an Australian local government conference was well worth it.
Another childcare centre planned – but is there staff to fill it?
A planned 100-place childcare development in Colac’s Wood Street will be the fifth centre proposed in Colac in the past year.
Sentencing sparks debate
A magistrate’s message to a young victim of family violence has sparked community discussion about the need for court sentencing to fit the crime.
Don’t hide like Wally, get help
If you thought you found Wally riding a postie bike in Colac earlier this month, you weren’t alone.
Agent looks at bright side of cancelled sale
Colac’s August store cattle sale has been cancelled but a local stock agent says it could actually be seen as a positive.
Councillors approve fee adjustment for stock
Colac Otway Shire Council will wind back increases to some fees at the Colac Regional Saleyards in an effort to reduce costs on drought-affected farmers.
Police issue reminder after Bay tool theft
Apollo Bay police are reminding people to lock up their homes, cars and valuables after a recent theft in the coastal town.
Farmer’s cattle ban will challenge work
Officials say a Colac district farmer’s 10-year ban from owning or managing cattle will likely have a “huge impact” on his ability to work in the industry.
Team celebrates district’s efforts
The Colac community has reached a double milestone for its Good Friday Appeal fundraising –50 years supporting the cause and more than $1 million raised over the half-century.
On-farm fatalities rise, talk about risks
With 2024 recording the highest number of on-farm fatalities in more than two decades, Colac district farmers are reminded to take extra care and prevent accidents.
Coastal region benefits from another drenching
The Colac district has received another helping of rain and there’s more rain on its way this weekend.
New plan sets out framework for roads
Colac Otway Shire Council’s new road management plan puts a strong focus on proactive inspections and maintenance for its more than 1600 kilometres of public roads, the council says.
Share feedback on animal management plan
Colac Otway Shire Council is calling on community members to share their thoughts on proposed changes including a 24-hour cat curfew and a requirement for dogs to be on leads in all township areas of the shire.
CFA acknowledges decades of service
Colac’s firefighters have celebrated a year of dedicated service to the community, with one brigade member receiving a 70-year service medal.
District farmer fined, banned
A Colac district farmer has been fined $75,000 and banned from owning or managing cattle for the next 10 years for what a magistrate has described as “animal killing fields”.
Council seeking kinder providers for centres
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from early years providers to operate the kindergarten facilities it owns and manages.
