Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Birre upgrade receives pledge

    The Birregurra community has welcomed a $450,000 federal election pledge to help build new female change rooms.

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  • Recognition for Lions volunteer

    A dedicated community volunteer has received an award for his commitment to Colac.

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  • Community-minded Kathy remembered

    Former Alvie resident Kathy Mahoney will be remembered for her compassionate nature and lifelong community commitments.

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  • Milk tanker flips, man airlifted

    Police are investigating a crash that saw a Warrnambool district man airlifted to hospital following a milk tanker rollover south-west of Camperdown.

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  • Timely drive thru reminder

    Colac Highway Patrol has issued a message to keep your eyes on the road after a woman leaving the McDonalds drive thru collided with a parked vehicle.

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  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    Farm proposal seeks grant

    A regenerative farm in Colac would blossom with fresh fruits and vegetables, providing opportunities for the community to enjoy affordable fresh produce, learn farming skills and foster connection, a grant submission says.

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  • Old lighting moves netballers, fee waiver sought

    Colac District Netball Association’s junior winter competition hopes to play its 2025 season at Bluewater Leisure Centre at a reduced rate, after the lighting for its current home became unusable.

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  • Federal MP returns to former school

    A former Colac district woman who is now a federal MP has dropped into her former high school to share the impact of community-driven representation.

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