Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Homeless rate rises amid crowding crisis

    Homelessness has increased more than 50 per cent in Colac Otway in five years, with an emerging trend of people living in “severely” crowded housing.

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  • Inaugural show rolls into Colac

    A new truck and ute show will roll into Colac’s showgrounds next weekend all in support of Colac’s emergency service volunteers.

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  • Dogs compete for title

    Local farm dogs can join in a farm dog trial competition tomorrow near Beeac.

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  • Otways spud farm hosts US students

    An Otways potato farmer has opened his new potato chip factory to visiting American university students.

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  • Jail sentence for hit-and-run in Colac street

    A Colac man who took the law into his own hands and hit his alleged drug dealer with a car will spend the next three months in prison.

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  • Creating a paradise at Birregurra

    Chris and David Bentley love the peace and quiet of their home and garden at Birregurra, with Chris saying the decision to move to the town felt good for her soul.

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  • Pie in face for speeding Collingwood supporter

    A Collingwood supporter speeding to get home to watch a semi-final football game has lost his licence for the next three months.

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  • Costly mistake for drink driver on the coast

    The decision to drink and drive has become an expensive experience for a Heidelberg man who must take Ubers to work for the next five months. 

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