Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Drug driving penalty
A farmer who was driving under the influence of cannabis has lost his licence for 12 months and must pay a $450 fine.
Huge Cororooke celebration
The first ever Cororooke festival is happening this Saturday and there’s something for everyone.
Backpacks blessed for school year
A Colac Anglican priest is inviting Colac and district students, teachers and educators to a special church service to bless their backpacks, ahead of the beginning of the school year.
District has plenty on offer for public holiday
There’s lots on offer throughout the Colac region tomorrow for Australia Day including a carnival, motorbike ride, Tiger Moth flights and citizenship ceremonies.
Tasty start to lunar year
Colac’s Diande Qu and his family have celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year with delicious food and traditional activities.
Event showcases diverse artworks
It’s going to be a big weekend for art in Cororooke.
Vehicles cause spate of fires in region
Fire authorities are warning south-west Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as the weather continues to heat up and vegetation dries out.
Praise for police who helped after fall
Colac police officers have gone above and beyond their call of duty to help an elderly woman after she fell in a Colac street, and she wants to say thanks.