Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Support for young people with return to school
With young people getting back into the swing of schooling for 2025, headspace Colac is encouraging people to reach out for support.
No seafood festival for Apollo Bay this year
Apollo Bay’s iconic seafood festival will not return in 2025, with the future of the event unclear as the festival site at the harbour waits for its redevelopment.
Customer service at information centre
Colac Otway Shire Council’s customer service centre will temporarily set up shop in the Colac Visitor Information Centre from Monday.
Birregurra petition to reinstate funds is gaining traction
A community petition calling for the State Government to reinstate funding for Birregurra’s health centre has gained 250 signatures, but there’s still time to sign the petition this weekend.
WorkSafe probe park death
A workplace investigation into a Yeodene recreational course is underway following the death of a Highton man in January.
Commitment to Elliminyt project
The State Government says it’s committed to supporting Colac Otway Shire Council to deliver the Elliminyt Wetlands project, while keeping in mind the environment and cultural considerations relevant to the local area.
Plan safe races transport
Colac racegoers are urged to plan ahead and make sure they have safe transport home from today’s Colac Gold Cup.
Former teacher putting hand up for Wannon
Armed with her motto “it’s what we do next that counts”, Cooriemungle retiree Fiona Mackenzie has thrown her hat in the ring for the federal seat of Wannon.