Articles by Naomi Newcombe
MP wants events on Australia Day
Colac and district’s federal MP is calling for all Australia Day events to return to January 26.
Billboard proposal back again
A developer is continuing to attempt to bring double-sided billboards to Colac, despite a state tribunal refusing previous applications.
Vital childcare proposed
A Colac childcare centre is proposing to double its capacity under a new building extension.
Officer’s action saves Dutch man
A quick-thinking senior constable successfully rescued a Dutch man from drowning in Princetown last week.
Birre fund fears: fingers pointing over funding cut
Birregurra community members have been left with more questions than answers after being told $350,000 in funding had been cut from their local health centre.
Police speak to produce pincher
Apollo Bay’s community and school gardens have been the victim of thievery causing the community garden to be locked for the first time in more than 15 years.
Renewed calls to release virus
A fisheries authority is renewing calls for the government to release a carp virus following an increase in the pest in Lake Colac.
Council could talk Jan 26
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor Jason Schram says there’ll be no changes to Australia Day events in 2025, despite a nearby council changing its tune on the date.
