Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Campaigners applaud decision

    Climate Action Team members filled the council chamber this week, erupting into applause when the council decided to apply for funding for the full electrification of council’s largest gas consumer Bluewater.

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  • News in brief

    The latest news in brief including an accidental fire, rental rights and court updates.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Patrick’s passion benefits Birregurra

    Eleven-year-old Patrick Walsh loves trains.

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