Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Police seek help
Camperdown and Lismore police are appealing for witnesses or information about unusual behaviour and property damage at Lismore after recent arrests.
Feasibility funding hopes
A cultural and tourism hub proposed for Colac’s civic precinct could include the development of the controversial former Civic Home Hardware building.
Call to release state road safety information
Wannon MP Dan Tehan is calling on the Federal Government to release road safety data that would help save lives and improve road funding in western Victoria.
Permit sought for electronic advertising sign
The site of the former BP service station at Colac West could be home to a double-sided promotion sign, if the council approves the development.
Huge demand for workshops
Workshops providing young people with the opportunity to create their own artistic masterpiece at a workshop with local artist Gavan Serle have proved incredibly popular with all four workshops booked out.
Council to vote on Apollo Bay’s Place of Last Resort
On a declared Total Fire Ban and extreme fire danger day in the South-west, Colac Otway Shire Council will decide whether to formally decommission Apollo Bay’s bushfire Place of Last Resort.
Pennyroyal Hall brought back to life
Pennyroyal’s 112-year-old hall will soon reopen, after years of renovations, love, and dedication by passionate community volunteers.
Review could address Birre footpaths
A council manager says the review of the Birregurra Structure Plan this year will provide the community with an opportunity to suggest new footpaths for the town.