Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Minister Ward recognises overload

    Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward has visited Colac’s “overloaded” Orange Door Access Point, calling for men’s voices to bring about change.

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  • Colac youth photo exhibit

    Colac Otway youth have expressed their creative young minds in photos currently exhibiting in COPACC.

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  • Peter’s decision to focus on health

    After a truck accident that he was lucky to walk away from, Peter Lloyd has reassessed his priorities and made the decision not to campaign for a Colac Otway Shire councillor position at the October election.

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  • Bats, saleyards and committees on new agenda

    Colac Otway Shire Council has a jam-packed agenda for its final council meeting before it enters caretaker mode, including plans to apply for a permit to move bats from Colac Botanic Garden trees.

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  • Concerns with court system

    Colac Police Senior Constable Steph Ward joined discussions this week when the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward visited Colac’s Orange Door.

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  • More family violence victims seeking support

    Colac’s Orange Door is seeing almost 90 family violence cases a month.

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  • Colac shops damaged in wild weather

    Colac businesses are staying positive in the wake of storm damage that has forced one business to close its doors until further notice.

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  • Council candidate steps down after truck accident

    Another prospective candidate in the Colac Otway Shire Council election has pulled out of the race.

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