Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Camper fined $1000 after violent Otways attack

    A man who punched another person in the face while camping in the Otways must pay a $1000 fine.

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  • Big saving for train users

    Colac’s Ananth Yatheskumar and Aidan Kelly are keen to take the train to Geelong this week for cheap now that they can travel anywhere in the state for less than $10.

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  • Highway speedsters caught

    Two men caught speeding on the Princes Highway have lost their licences but avoided further penalties.

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  • Talented Colac Otway artists share creations with crowds

    Cold and rainy weather couldn’t deter people from visiting the Colac Otway Arts Trail’s art showcase and exhibition.

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  • Bridge work to take two years

    Construction of a replacement bridge at Wye River will see residents and tourists face delays for up to two years. 

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  • Young scientists take a close look at river

    Wind and rain couldn’t deter kids from becoming citizen scientists these school holidays with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.

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  • Man fined $500 after fuel theft

    A man has had a costly experience after driving to a Colac petrol station without a licence and failing to pay for his fuel.

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  • $350 fine for leaving bins out

    A little-known law in the Surf Coast Shire could see residents cop a $350 fine for putting their bins out too early or leaving them out too long.

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