Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Ratepayers to share thoughts on plan

    Three Colac Otway community members will share their thoughts on the council’s proposed draft revenue and rating plan, which includes a 10-per-cent reduction of the farming differential.

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  • mock plans for Hungry Jacks restaurant in Colac

    Safety, traffic and noise concerns of proposal

    A dangerous intersection, increased noise and inappropriate location are some of the reasons why Colac Otway residents are opposed to a Hungry Jack’s restaurant setting up in
    Colac.

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  • Lock homes, cars to protect from theft

    Colac’s top cop is reminding people to lock up their cars and homes.

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  • Bay’s water restrictions increase

    Apollo Bay and surrounds will enter Stage Three water restrictions from tomorrow, with the region’s water storages at just one-quarter full.

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  • Colac CBD limit officially drops

    Colac’s central business district speed limit has officially dropped to 40 kilometres an hour.

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  • Councils back out of buying offsets

    South-west councils are moving away from buying carbon credits and focusing on local initiatives to reduce emissions.

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  • Judge with court gavel

    Accused pleads not guilty

    A Colac man accused of allegedly murdering a man at Geelong last year has pleaded not guilty.

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  • Report details farmland drop

    Colac district farms have dropped more than four per cent in value, a shire-wide valuation indicates, but a Colac property agent says it’s not all doom and gloom.

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