Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Expanded arts venue opens
A new and improved arts venue in Cororooke featuring a refurbished 1930s W-class Melbourne tram and amphitheatre is officially open.
Council halfway through dozen-committee review
Colac Otway Shire Council has finished reviewing six of its committees, but there’s still six to go.
Lake group should carry on
After years without a meeting, the Lake Colac Co-ordinating Committee finally met this month to discuss its future.
Modular solutions to house shortage
A shortage of worker accommodation was the inspiration behind a local pallet manufacturer branching into building modular homes.
Campaigners applaud decision
Climate Action Team members filled the council chamber this week, erupting into applause when the council decided to apply for funding for the full electrification of council’s largest gas consumer Bluewater.
News in brief
The latest news in brief including an accidental fire, rental rights and court updates.
Government hits back at road and rail cut claims
The Federal Government has hit back against claims that funding has been cut from Colac district road and rail projects.
Ground-breaking day for Colac
Bulla Dairy Foods has cemented its commitment to Colac, projecting to have 900 employees across its Colac sites once its brand-new manufacturing facility is complete.