Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Be aware of autumn fire risk

    A late start to summer season means Colac district’s fire risk will continue into autumn, and residents shouldn’t be complacent in the cooler weather.

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  • Riding mentor’s special honour

    A passion for the joy of horseriding to people with disabilities has earned a special honour for Colac’s Brendan Scanlan.

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  • Empowering move for lineys

    Two Colac apprentice line workers have joined Powercor as part of the company’s annual recruitment program.

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  • Exciting and emotional journey

    Former Colac resident Lauren Theodore experienced her 37th birthday completing an adventure she’ll never forget.

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  • Lend a hand to clean-up

    Colac and district residents can roll up their sleeves and pull on some gloves this weekend to help clean up the community.  

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  • Soil cleanup causes stink

    Chemical smells wafting from construction work in Colac’s Wilson Street are the result of work to clean up contaminated soil. 

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  • Extended loss of licence for coastal speeder

    A man who drove on the Great Ocean Road at 30kmh above the speed limit has lost his licence for an extra three months on top of his current licence suspension.

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  • Hunting limits shock shooter

    Duck hunters will have a shorter season this year, with one hunter saying he doesn’t expect the season to return to normal ever again.

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