Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Beef studs combine for successful sale

    The inaugural Pelican Rise invitational sale saw high prices and huge crowds for the beef week sale.

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  • Endangered chicks hatch

    Hooded Plover chicks are hatching along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, but authorities are warning people to stay away from the endangered birds.

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  • Ban, but no conviction

    A man who has been banned from all liquor licenced venues in Colac for smashing glass at a licenced venue has avoided a conviction.

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  • Revellers gear up for Hoot ‘n’ Nanny return

    The long-awaited Titpullers Hoot ‘n’ Nanny returns for a sold-out event to the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve this Saturday, after organisers cancelled past events due to COVID uncertainty.

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  • Market has plenty of fun in store

    Sunday’s Meet Me in Birregurra event is shaping up to a big day with dog jumping, lots of fun activities for kids and the Birregurra Markets back in the Birregurra Park.

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  • No extension for Lorne bus

    A Colac to Lorne bus had more than 2300 customers this summer but there are still no plans to extend the service.

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  • Loss of licence after drug test

    A Colac man who failed a drug test will have to wait until September to get his driver’s licence back.

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  • Triathlete’s mammoth journey

    Colac Otway Shire residents should keep an eye out in coming months for long-distance triathlete Tom Dunn as he completes a 9000km triathlon across Australia raising money for mental health.

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