Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Colac welcomes new family

    Until just a few weeks ago, Sifa Irunga and her six children were living in a Kenyan refugee camp which they had called home for almost 10 years.

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  • Colac pool to close for five weeks

    Bluewater’s 25-metre pool will close for five weeks from next month for essential maintenance to its tiles.

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  • Uni documentary to tell story of the Blue Church pirates

    The famous Nalangil Blue Church and its owners Colin and Angela Carter will feature in a documentary created by Melbourne university students.

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  • Satisfaction levels in Colac Otway at a seven-year low

    Colac Otway Shire’s overall performance has dropped to its lowest level since 2017.

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  • Call for break-in information

    Colac police are appealing for information after a break-in at a Colac petrol station where about $10,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen.

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  • Budget submitters to have say

    Colac Otway Shire residents will share their opinions on the 2024-25 draft budget and fees and charges at a meeting today.

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  • Calling for coastal council candidates

    Colac Otway Shire’s only coastal-based councillor is encouraging community members to attend stand-for-council information sessions to ensure the coast is well represented for the next term.

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  • Supporters see fundraising results

    Colac Area Health Foundation donors and supporters have toured the hospital to see first-hand the equipment which had been purchased thanks to their fundraising efforts.

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