Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Motorist loses his licence for refusing to pull over

    A Timboon man who drove more than 1.5km through Colac with police following him will lose his licence for six months.

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  • Speeder caught at 135kmh

    A man who was “didn’t realise” he was travelling at 135kmh on the Hamilton Highway has lost his licence for three months and must pay a fine.

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  • BEECHY’S GAIN: Housing estate would provide new route for rail trail

    New plans for a major subdivision at Elliminyt have also revealed a new off-road route for the Old Beechy Rail Trail.

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  • New inquiry for pathway next to lake

    Colac Otway Shire Council has commenced a feasibility study into a path linking Colac and Cororooke, along Lake Colac’s Western shore.

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  • Charming equine drops in for Christmas

    A Christmas pony has paid a special visit to Barongarook Gardens residents.

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  • Waste to feature in roads

    Recycled rubber will be used to reseal roads in the Colac Otway Shire for the next three years, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding a new resealing contract at its November meeting.

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  • Christmas rush ahead for Colac businesses

    Colac businesses have had a slow start to the Christmas season but are preparing for a Christmas rush this week with a late-night shopping event.

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  • Passengers claim driver unknown

    A man who claims a mystery man was driving his car and “got out and ran away” when intercepted by police will have his case heard at Geelong next year.

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