Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Colac Otway Shire sign

    Paths star in budget proposals

    Hard waste, more footpaths and even a 50-metre pool are being floated as potential budget ideas for Colac Otway.

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  • Orange kelpie mascot for Wannon candidate

    An independent Wannon candidate is behind the orange dogs popping up across the south-west, including in Colac.

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  • From council to US capital

    Journalism is an adventure.

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  • Crashes avoid the worst

    Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.

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  • Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase

    Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.

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  • MP welcomes new Liberal leader to visit region

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is looking forward to new Liberal Party leader Brad Battin visiting Colac.

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  • Free ride NYE, then an increase

    Colac and district residents will have to pay an increased daily fare on Victoria’s public transport network from New Year’s Day.

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  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    Council asking budget questions

    What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?

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