Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Rider rescued after crash

    A cyclist has suffered a broken leg after crashing on a track near Forrest, forcing emergency crews to carry him to safety.

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  • Life-saving device for Colac West

    The west end of Colac now has a publicly accessible defibrillator, thanks to a Colac nurse.

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  • Christmas spirit for Birre market

    The Meet Me in Birregurra markets will return this weekend, jazzed up in the Christmas spirit.

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  • Pub quarrel court case adjourned

    A Wye River man who was banned from entering the Wye Beach Hotel will have his case heard at Geelong in March next year.

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  • Man fined $1000 over late-night assault on ex

    A man who verbally and physically assaulted his former partner outside a Colac hotel must pay a fine.

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  • Drug-driving dad kept off the road

    A father of two has lost his licence for 12 months after driving under the influence of methamphetamines.

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  • False name has a real impact

    A 24-year-old man who lied about his identity to police has been disqualified from driving for a month.

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  • Bringing lights back to life

    Colac Otway’s Repair Café had a quiet December session but repaired lots of Christmas lights ahead of Christmas.

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