Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Call for project views

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority wants to hear views on the proposed Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment.

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  • Housing development approved in tight vote

    A staged development of 27 units at Colac’s Balnagowan Avenue has received the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Campfire investigations

    Authorities are investigating four illegal campfires lit in the Otways on Total Fire Ban days over the long weekend.

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  • Colac Otway to consider housing and supermarket

    A council planning meeting today will determine the fate of a 27-house development in Colac and a retail development in Apollo Bay.

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  • Playgroup, food pantry and vital support

    Seven months after opening a new community centre, the Colac Salvos is continuing to expand its community reach and services across the region.

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  • Life-changing call after long wait

    Almost three weeks ago Greg Hardingham received the life-changing phone call that he would be getting a new kidney and now he’s ready to enjoy life again.

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  • Long weekend for local crews

    Emergency services have had a busy long weekend clearing trees along the Great Ocean Road and fighting fires at Stonyford, all in the sweltering heat.

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  • Long-lunch celebration raises $14K

    Colac Area Health Foundation’s Longest Lunch on Friday had fabulous lake views, delicious food and drink, great company, and raised money for a fantastic cause for the community.

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