Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • NEWS IN COURT

    The latest news from the Colac Magistrates’ Court.

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  • MP warns locals to check tax grab

    Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is warning people to take notice of land tax bills that landowners have been getting in the mail.

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  • KANA MOVING ON

    Colac’s Kana Festival will look a little different in 2025 moving from Memorial Square to the Colac Showgrounds, but committee member Lyn Russell says the community must embrace the change.

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  • Local demand for antivirals increases

    With COVID widespread around the community, a Colac pharmacist is encouraging everyone to keep up to date with their vaccinations.

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  • New call for enclosed dog park

    A Colac dog owner wants Colac Otway Shire Council to seriously consider building a dog park to allow the community’s furry friends an enclosed place to run around without the hassle of a leash.

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  • Community grants celebrations

    Twenty-five Colac and district organisations have received funding to help them deliver upgrades, programs and purchase equipment.

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  • New equipment for fire brigade

    Newly purchased breathing apparatus will help Barongarook West Fire Brigade continue to support the local community that it’s been serving for 80 years. 

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  • Youth leaders visit new centre

    Three weeks out from the opening of Colac Salvation Army’s youth drop-in centre, Colac youth leaders have had their say on the facility.

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