Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Government hits back at road and rail cut claims
The Federal Government has hit back against claims that funding has been cut from Colac district road and rail projects.
Ground-breaking day for Colac
Bulla Dairy Foods has cemented its commitment to Colac, projecting to have 900 employees across its Colac sites once its brand-new manufacturing facility is complete.
Swimmers raise more than $7K
Colac and district swimmers hit the pool last month to show their support for youth suicide prevention, raising a collective total of more than $7000.
Community rallies for Dignity Drive
The Colac community has rallied around the March Share the Dignity Drive, donating almost 180 hygiene and sanitary products for women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
Budget adjustment will give two trucks
Colac Otway Shire Council will spend almost $800,000 on two heavy vehicle trucks for its services and operations teams, an increase of more than 20 per cent of the original budget.
Skenes Creek dirt waits for asbestos screening
A potentially contaminated colossal dirt mound in Skenes Creek will be screened for asbestos in the coming weeks, despite the pile sitting on the nature strip of a Great Ocean Road property for almost six months.