Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • New subdivision proposed for Birre

    Plans for five news houses in Birregurra’s Sladen Street have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officer’s desks.

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  • Colac firefighters step up to the challenge

    Two Colac firefighters are preparing to take on the challenge of climbing 28 flights of stairs carrying firefighting gear all in the name of fighting cancer, depression and suicide.

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  • New sign recognises Colac service clubs

    A sign recognising Colac’s service clubs has taken pride of place on the Princes Highway, ahead of National Volunteer’s Week.

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  • Charlotte’s rewarding role

    It may have taken her 21 years, but Colac-based McGrath Breast Care Nurse Charlotte Henry feels like she has finally found what she was meant to do.

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  • Aurora treats district skies to a colorful light show

    Colac and district residents were treated to dazzling shades of pink, blue and green this weekend with Aurora Australis transforming night skies.

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  • CFA warning to monitor burn-offs

    Fire crews are warning landowners to take extra precautions when conducting a burn-off, after responding to more than 800 incidents in 2023.

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  • Community welcomes new citizens

    New Australian citizen Adhya Yatheskumar says it feels bittersweet officially becoming an Australian and leaving behind her Kiwi roots.

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  • Councillor reflects on 18 years

    Local councillor Stephen Hart prides himself on not having missed a single monthly council meeting in his 18 years as an elected leader, even if that meant zooming in from New Zealand to elect the new mayor in 2023.

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