Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Man fined $1000 over late-night assault on ex

    A man who verbally and physically assaulted his former partner outside a Colac hotel must pay a fine.

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  • Drug-driving dad kept off the road

    A father of two has lost his licence for 12 months after driving under the influence of methamphetamines.

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  • False name has a real impact

    A 24-year-old man who lied about his identity to police has been disqualified from driving for a month.

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  • Bringing lights back to life

    Colac Otway’s Repair Café had a quiet December session but repaired lots of Christmas lights ahead of Christmas.

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  • Revved up for toy appeal

    Colac motorcyclists will take to the streets on December 16 for a new annual Christmas toy appeal.

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  • Our hidden system of power networks

    “Everyone takes it for granted, but no one wants to hear how it works.”

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  • Election results pending

    Western Victoria’s State upper house election hangs in the balance, with election officials recounting the votes.

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  • Little migration to region

    The Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast shires have all experienced a decrease in migration, despite an overall upward trend in people moving from cities to the regions across Australia.

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