Articles by: Naomi Newcombe
Former gas owners offer refund
The former owners of a Colac gas supplier say they are committed to refunding customers who ordered gas but never received their delivery.
Petition wants funds returned
A community-led petition is calling on the State Government to reinstate critical funding for the Birregurra Community Health Centre.
Foreshore furore for lake loo
Colac community members have been left disgusted by the state of the Lake Colac foreshore public toilets during a bumper weekend at the precinct.
Aussie movies for seniors program
Older Corangamite Shire residents are invited to enjoy good company, morning tea and some Aussie movies in coming months.
Sessions connect residents
Corangamite Shire Council’s positive ageing and inclusion team is hosting information sessions at its libraries to connect older residents with support services.
People-powered campaign funds billboard
A crowdfunded billboard has sprung up in Cobden, with an independent candidate campaigning for better roads for the town. Independent candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson first visited Cobden during his 2019 election campaign. Mr Dyson said he was extremely proud that the town was the first to get a crowdfunded billboard, on the corner of […]
Dog trials take hold of district
With 30 years under his belt in sheep dog trialling, Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association president Barry Paton says he’d like to see more young people get involved in the sport.
Woman, 50s, taken to hospital following Elliminyt car rollover
A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital following a car rollover south of Colac.
Police issue road message
Colac Highway Patrol is pleading with drivers to take extra care at intersections this year.
Coles removes knives for sale
Colac and district residents won’t be able to purchase kitchen knives from Coles after the supermarket withdrew the range from its shelves following an alleged knife attack in Queensland.
Lorne rescuers save 22, another beach warning
A busy Saturday on the Lorne beach has seen the local life saving club issue another safety message.
New priest ready for district
Colac and district’s new catholic priest Father Andrew Hayes says he’s ready to take on the new adventure of living in Colac.
Tech thieves targeting Colac store
Colac criminal investigation unit detectives are investigating a burglary at a Colac business.
Mass rescues for Lorne lifesavers
“I’ve never seen a day like that in my life.” Lorne Life Saving club captain Nick Murnane says the club is seeing more mass rescues in the area, including one of the busiest days in his 17 years with the club.
Pair injured in crash
Geelong Highway Patrol are investigating following a car crash on the Cape Otway Road, south-east of Winchelsea on Monday.
Querying residents on council performance
Colac Otway and Corangamite residents could receive a phone call from researchers seeking an opinion on their councils’ performance.
Ski gear stolen while training
Stolen water-skiing gear has not dampened the spirits of 11-year-old Thea Anderson in the lead-up to her ‘Thea 500’ skiing fundraiser.
MP says waste must end
Upper House MP for Colac and district and recently appointed opposition spokesperson for local government Bev McArthur is calling for a war on waste: the waste of taxpayers’ and ratepayers’ money.
Plenty of pets find new home
Twenty-two dogs and 57 cats have found new forever homes under the Colac Otway Shire Council’s animal adoption program in the past year.
Calling out for carers in Colac
Colac mum Rhiannon Young is doing her part to help unwanted cats find their forever homes.
No sheep is no problem
While a dog herding ducks might sound a bit odd, that’s exactly how Camperdown’s Grace Garner and her border collies prepare for sheep dog trials.
City’s high praise for parish priest
Almost 16 years to the day after he first walked through the doors of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Father Michael O’Toole will hang up his stole and enter retirement – well, semi-retirement.
Council monitor not needed: MP says
Colac Otway Shire Council has refuted that its chief executive called in a municipal monitor, with its mayor calling the claim “pure speculation”.
New roles for local MPs
Colac and district MP’s Richard Riordan, Beverley McArthur and Joe McCracken have all taken on key roles in the Opposition’s new cabinet following a leadership shake-up.
