Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Johanna extension plans on exhibition

    Colac Otway Shire Council is exhibiting plans for a $1.2-million house extension at Johanna.

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  • SES reimbursed by council after rent fee error

    Colac Otway Shire Council will refund the SES about $800 after overcharging the Colac unit for their annual rent for the past five years.

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  • Consultation with businesses planned

    Colac Otway Shire Council will consult Murray Street business owners about the potential for new bike racks, after the previous racks were removed following strong criticism.

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  • Hay and rain lifts local spirits

    Beeac farmer Simeon Gard says hay and rain couldn’t have come at a better time, lifting the spirits of farmers in the district who have been facing the green drought.

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  • Students’ green thumbs

    Colac South West Primary School students celebrated National Tree Day on Friday by beautifying the schools’ Elsinore Street entrance.

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  • Speed limit drops to 40km in Murray Street

    Thirteen electronic speed signs have been installed along Colac’s Murray Street, reducing the speed limit to 40kmh.

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  • Council bid to help shire grow

    Colac’s resident security guard Peter Lloyd says he’s ready to put his hand up as a candidate for the Colac Otway Shire Council election in October to push for things that the community wants.

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  • No shortage of free hay for farmers

    Beeac district farmers grappling with the green drought are being urged to reach out to receive their share of almost 100 bales of hay donated to the community.

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