Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • WHO WILL STAND?: Community considers Colac Otway election

    With less six months to go before the 2024 local government elections take place, more than half of Colac Otway Shire councillors are still undecided on whether they will seek re-election.

    But a local business owner and Barwon Downs mum are ready to put their hands up, while a former mayor is considering re-running after a four-year break.

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  • Mayor hopes reforms will improve conduct

    Colac Otway Shire Mayor Marg White says she hopes that with “good training and a clear understanding of what is expected”, councillor conduct across the state will improve.

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  • Info sessions planned for council candidates

    Have you been thinking about standing for local council but need more information?

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  • Community’s support for beacon return

    Colac Otway Shire Council will reinstate the Marengo Pillar Beacon with the support from the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed.

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  • Candidate’s concerns over lack of safeguards

    A Barwon Downs mother putting her hand up to run for local council says she was appalled to learn that councillors aren’t required to undergo a police check or working with children check.

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  • Councillors share priorities

    Colac Otway Shire councillors believe that the council should be balancing a range of priorities with the current cost of living pressures and budget constraints.

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  • Residents all aboard Birregurra train event

    A model train day at the Birregurra Railway Station raised more than $1000 for the restoration of the historic building. 

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  • Concern about aged care review information

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have shared concerns about the lack of information publicly available about its aged and disability services review.

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