Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Charity drive supports women
Colac and district community members are being encouraged to dig deep in the lead up to Christmas and donate a bag filled with essentials for women doing it tough.
Building proposes recycled materials
A building proposed in Colac East’s industrial precinct will use recycled materials from the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project.
Community raises $1200 for breast cancer
Irrewillipe’s Chris Duve has raised more than $1200 in donations to support Colac district locals battling cancer.
Please, think about trees
Trees inappropriately planted under powerlines in Birregurra have been relocated and replaced but serve as a timely reminder for people to carefully consider the right trees and the right location.
Aptitude for the abstract
A “fabulous display of colours” is how two local artists describe their collaboration for a new art exhibition.
Colac misses exchange space
New special zones will help people safely exchange items bought or sold online—but Colac Otway residents will have to head to Geelong for the nearest hub.
Fishers float comp to cull carp
An increase in carp in Lake Colac has prompted one community member to suggest a fishing competition to reduce the pest’s presence in Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake.
Vehicle thefts double
Car thefts in the Colac Otway Shire have skyrocketed in the past year, the latest crime data shows.