Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Autism strategy has potential
A Colac disability advocate says the Federal Government’s National Autism Strategy could bring about transformative change – but first, it needs to have adequate funding, stakeholder collaboration and more resources to reach regional areas.
Bay gives support for childcare calls
Apollo Bay residents are backing a petition calling for Federal Government support to address the childcare shortages in the region.
Passengers die at scene
Two women have died in a head-on car crash on the Great Ocean Road.
Council awards contract after Coroner’s comment
A Corangamite Shire road that claimed the life of a Simpson woman when it flooded will be upgraded before winter.
Colac Rotarians remembered
Tributes are rolling in for Colac Rotarians and taxi drivers Michael Harrison and Ian ‘Thomo’ Thomson.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Opinion divided on drive-thru development
A Hungry Jack’s wants to come to Colac with opinion already flooding in on the development.
Colac company to upgrade Birre road
A Colac-based company has secured a million-dollar contract to redevelop a Birregurra road.
Colac Otway waits for project funding
Colac Otway Shire Council is awaiting the finalisation of a funding agreement to start creating a blueprint for future housing delivery in regional communities.