Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Colac site considered for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council will plan an affordable and key worker housing blueprint based on two sites including the former Colac Specialist School in Wilson Street.
Planning for homes, sheds and additions
Plans for houses, extensions and agricultural buildings have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
Lions dedicate time to station
Colac Lions Club members have dedicated their time to beautifying the entrance of the Colac Railway Station, after receiving a grant from Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria.
New TAFE arrangement for Colac from 2025
South West TAFE is set to become the preferred provider for Vocational Education and Training in Colac from next year.
Nurses and midwives continue industrial action
Victorian nurses and midwives will continue industrial action this week, after rejecting the latest pay offer from the State Government.
Push to reduce G21 input
A Colac Otway Shire councillor wants to reduce the council’s contribution to the G21 Geelong Region Alliance and is hoping to get support from fellow councillors.
New subdivision proposed for Birre
Plans for five news houses in Birregurra’s Sladen Street have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officer’s desks.
Colac firefighters step up to the challenge
Two Colac firefighters are preparing to take on the challenge of climbing 28 flights of stairs carrying firefighting gear all in the name of fighting cancer, depression and suicide.