Articles by Naomi Newcombe
More than 240 walk and talk
More than 240 Colac and district walkers, runners, cyclists, and swimmers are getting out and about exercising to break the stigma around mental health.
Join the annual bird count
Colac and district people of all ages are being encouraged to step into nature, appreciate the beauty and diversity of native bird life and contribute to local bird conservation this October.
September rain less than half monthly average
Colac and district residents have experienced a much drier-than-average September, recording less than half the month’s average rainfall.
On-the-job training offers key career pathways
More Colac and district young people are choosing a vocational pathway after finishing secondary school, a local group training organisation says.
Council scrutiny not supported
Two Colac Otway Shire councillors have failed to get support for a cost-control provision for the $1.4-million Memorial Square toilet block redevelopment to stop funding blow outs.
Wellness centre plan for old hall
The former Girl Guides Hall in Colac’s Queen Street could become a holistic wellness centre, if a planning permit is approved by Colac Otway Shire Council.
Show to return for one big day
The Colac Show will make its long-awaited return in just over four weeks with rides, homecrafts, animals and entertainment, but this year it’s only for one day.
SITE TO BE SOLD: Surprise backflip leaves site going to auction
Apollo Bay Community Voice president Jane Gross says she was shocked and disappointed when she heard the sale of the town’s former kindergarten site would go ahead and insists the land should be retained for the community.
