Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Dry times worse than tariffs

    Cressy sheep and crop farmer Alex Horne says drought and other domestic issues are more pressing than US imposed tariffs.

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  • Meredith hits full capacity

    Meredith Park’s campground has reached full capacity ahead of the Easter break.

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  • Call to respect signage

    The Australian Electoral Commission is reminding Wannon candidates and campaigners to play nice during the federal election campaign after multiple promotional signs recently went missing around the district.

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  • Hall welcomes district inside

    Pennyroyal’s 113-year-old hall will welcome the community back inside its walls this weekend after years of renovation and love from committee members.

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  • District inspires bush film

    A short film inspired by the bush dances at the Yeodene Hall is making waves nationally and abroad.

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  • Corangamite shares wish list

    Corangamite Shire Council is calling on federal election candidates to prioritise funding to support an industrial business park, more childcare services, a trail connection and a theatre upgrade.

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  • Days left to apply for council grants

    Community groups, businesses and sporting clubs have two days left to apply for council grants to deliver projects for the district, like the Colac Woodcrafters Guild’s new router table.

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  • Community supports women doing it tough

    Colac’s caring nature has been commended after the community donated more than 215 period products to women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.

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