Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Cororooke bakery wants bread, booze
A proposed Cororooke bakery wants to sell booze alongside its bread and baked goods, a new planning application says.
ROAD FOCUS: Host of local projects on new election wishlist
A Colac East road upgrade, a Colac bike park and a host of community facility upgrades are on Colac Otway Shire Council’s advocacy list ahead of next month’s federal election.
Music to celebrate 160th gardens anniversary
Masterful music from the Colac City Band will fill the Colac Botanic Gardens this weekend as the community celebrates 160 years of the gardens.
Council apology for rates glitch
Colac Otway Shire Council has issued an apology following a rates bill notifications glitch.
Farmers need drought policy
A Colac and district MP is calling on the State Government to fast-track a drought management policy for farmers suffering in the south-west.
Callout to local youth voices
Organisers are calling out for young people aged 12 to 25 who want to guide youth advocacy in Colac Otway.
Bay’s exposed cable concerns community
A telecommunications authority says it will rebury an exposed communications cable that services Apollo Bay and the coast.
Date decided for federal election
Colac and district voters will head to the polling booths on May 3 to cast their ballot in the federal election.