Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Community welcomes new citizens

    New Australian citizen Adhya Yatheskumar says it feels bittersweet officially becoming an Australian and leaving behind her Kiwi roots.

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  • Councillor reflects on 18 years

    Local councillor Stephen Hart prides himself on not having missed a single monthly council meeting in his 18 years as an elected leader, even if that meant zooming in from New Zealand to elect the new mayor in 2023.

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  • Community leaders flag thoughts on policy

    Colac Otway community leaders have shared their views on a new community flagpole.

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  • Good Samaritans extinguish car fire

    Good Samaritans sprang into action this week extinguishing a car fire in Colac’s Coles car park.

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  • Council to hear flag policy views

    Three people will share their views on Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft flag policy at a meeting this week.

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  • Money for student expenses will help families

    A Colac primary school council president says the State Government announcement of a $400 bonus for students was a “real comforting thought” for families dealing with cost-of-living pressures.

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  • Annual Otways Trail run raises $25K for hospital

    A $25,000 donation from the Colac Rotary Club to the Colac Area Health Foundation will be spent on vital equipment for Colac Area Health’s maternity care services.

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  • Colac Otway to consider plans

    Colac Otway Shire Council has received plans to build three additional houses on a block in Colac’s Campbell Street.

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