Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Posthumous medal for pipe band leader

    Cobden’s Richard “Doug” Moore has earned national recognition for his musical dedication as part of an Australia Day honour.

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  • Dedicated Cobden teen earns shire-wide award

    Cobden’s Willoughby Perriss is Corangamite Shire’s 2023 young citizen of the year.

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  • Guilty plea for motorist

    A Colac woman caught driving under the influence of cannabis will treat her problem through a drug-based community correction order.

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  • Licence revoked for learner driver

    A learner driver who was doing twice the speed limit while evading police has lost his licence for 18 months and must undertake a community correction order to treat his drug problem.

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  • Celebrations for new citizens

    Ten new Australians from seven different countries have celebrated their new Australian citizenships at a ceremony in Colac.

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  • Unexpected journey leads to a new life

    Anna Sylka-Oborne never expected to become an Australian citizen, but meeting her husband Ben on the Gold Coast completely changed her plans.

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  • Drug driving penalty

    A farmer who was driving under the influence of cannabis has lost his licence for 12 months and must pay a $450 fine.

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  • Huge Cororooke celebration

    The first ever Cororooke festival is happening this Saturday and there’s something for everyone.

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