Articles by: Naomi Newcombe
Colac playground revitalisation starting soon
Children in Colac’s west will soon be able to enjoy new play equipment, with a revitalisation of the Donaldson Street Reserve starting after Easter.
Dry times worse than tariffs
Cressy sheep and crop farmer Alex Horne says drought and other domestic issues are more pressing than US imposed tariffs.
Meredith hits full capacity
Meredith Park’s campground has reached full capacity ahead of the Easter break.
Call to respect signage
The Australian Electoral Commission is reminding Wannon candidates and campaigners to play nice during the federal election campaign after multiple promotional signs recently went missing around the district.
Hall welcomes district inside
Pennyroyal’s 113-year-old hall will welcome the community back inside its walls this weekend after years of renovation and love from committee members.
District inspires bush film
A short film inspired by the bush dances at the Yeodene Hall is making waves nationally and abroad.
Corangamite shares wish list
Corangamite Shire Council is calling on federal election candidates to prioritise funding to support an industrial business park, more childcare services, a trail connection and a theatre upgrade.
Days left to apply for council grants
Community groups, businesses and sporting clubs have two days left to apply for council grants to deliver projects for the district, like the Colac Woodcrafters Guild’s new router table.
Community supports women doing it tough
Colac’s caring nature has been commended after the community donated more than 215 period products to women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
Simpson eatery closed
A local council has closed a Simpson shop for alleged food offences.
Beacon plans progressing
Work is progressing on plans to reinstate a historic navigational pillar beacon at Marengo that was removed five years ago.
Diversion for fake name, but police take gloves
A Colac man who provided a false name to police while wearing studded gloves and riding his bike without a helmet has avoided a criminal record.
Bail laws will change balance
Colac and district lawyer Tim Hancock says it’s hard to strike a balance between low-level and high-harm offenders with the introduction of new tougher bail laws.
Feedback sought on reduced rates
Colac Otway Shire Council is calling on community members to give feedback on a proposed draft revenue and rating plan that includes a 10-per-cent reduction of the farming differential.
Anzac Day to feature main street march
A march commemorating Colac and district servicepeople will return to Colac’s main street this Anzac Day.
State will fund Colac dog park
Colac’s playful pooches will soon be able to enjoy the free feeling of wind in their fur with the State Government allocating funding for an off-leash dog park in the city.
Beef farmers eyeing impact of Trump’s tariffs
Colac farmers say the local beef industry will weather the impact of American-imposed tariffs.
Operator shares visitor vision
“If we unearth all the history and positive things about Colac for our local people, it’ll end up transferring into the mindsets of our visitors as well.”
Council to chip in for Bay reserve
A $200,000 Colac Otway Shire Council contribution will assist an upgrade of Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, if the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is successful in getting a Federal Government grant.
Young artists called to create
Colac Otway youths can unleash their inner artist at three exciting workshops these school holidays.
Cororooke bakery wants bread, booze
A proposed Cororooke bakery wants to sell booze alongside its bread and baked goods, a new planning application says.
ROAD FOCUS: Host of local projects on new election wishlist
A Colac East road upgrade, a Colac bike park and a host of community facility upgrades are on Colac Otway Shire Council’s advocacy list ahead of next month’s federal election.
Music to celebrate 160th gardens anniversary
Masterful music from the Colac City Band will fill the Colac Botanic Gardens this weekend as the community celebrates 160 years of the gardens.
Council apology for rates glitch
Colac Otway Shire Council has issued an apology following a rates bill notifications glitch.
