Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Wind funding celebrated

    Colac and district community groups gathered this week to celebrate their achievements and receive funding for upgrades, programs and initiatives from a local wind farm this year.

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  • Done deal for Colac volunteers?

    Colac’s Brendon Stahl says a “disappointing” report on the future of Colac’s visitor services seems like a done deal for volunteers at the town’s visitor information centre.

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  • Processors declare milk prices

    Two major milk processors have released their opening milk prices for the 2024-25 season, with more expected to announce their prices today.

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  • Fence set to be removed

    A barricade blocking traffic from leaving Fulton Street will be removed today, after a former Colac mayor raised questions at a recent council meeting.

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  • Reserves now in hands of coastal authority

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is now responsible for 10 parks along the coast.

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  • Chamber supports change to approach

    Colac’s Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the council to change its ‘passive’ approach to the city’s visitor economy.

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  • Shannon shares story on World No Tobacco Day

    If there’s one piece of advice Shannon Carey has about vaping, it’s simple: “please don’t”.

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  • Last chance to have your say on budget

    What would you like to see included in this year’s Colac Otway Shire Council budget? A dog park? A BMX facility? Lower charges for community facility use?

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