Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Beef studs combine for successful sale
The inaugural Pelican Rise invitational sale saw high prices and huge crowds for the beef week sale.
Endangered chicks hatch
Hooded Plover chicks are hatching along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, but authorities are warning people to stay away from the endangered birds.
Ban, but no conviction
A man who has been banned from all liquor licenced venues in Colac for smashing glass at a licenced venue has avoided a conviction.
Revellers gear up for Hoot ‘n’ Nanny return
The long-awaited Titpullers Hoot ‘n’ Nanny returns for a sold-out event to the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve this Saturday, after organisers cancelled past events due to COVID uncertainty.
Market has plenty of fun in store
Sunday’s Meet Me in Birregurra event is shaping up to a big day with dog jumping, lots of fun activities for kids and the Birregurra Markets back in the Birregurra Park.
No extension for Lorne bus
A Colac to Lorne bus had more than 2300 customers this summer but there are still no plans to extend the service.
Loss of licence after drug test
A Colac man who failed a drug test will have to wait until September to get his driver’s licence back.
Triathlete’s mammoth journey
Colac Otway Shire residents should keep an eye out in coming months for long-distance triathlete Tom Dunn as he completes a 9000km triathlon across Australia raising money for mental health.
