Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • SPLIT-SECOND FROM HORROR: Public plea after car clips pram

    After an alarming close call when a car clipped his daughter’s pram and kept driving, Noah Schmidt is warning people of the dangers of crossing Colac roads, even when you have the right of way.

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  • Standing out in the sun and rain

    Birregurra residents say their new bus stop, which has no seating or shelter from weather, is a “disgrace”

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  • Country churches continue to close

    After more than 110 years, Warrion’s Uniting Church has closed.

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  • Council to consider plans for church development

    Birregurra’s former uniting church could become a two-storey home, under plans lodged with the Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Pedestrian safety and accessibility neglected

    Birregurra families are calling for more footpaths in the town to make the community safer.

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  • Campaign to fix is no easy road

    Road campaigner Bob Gambino says that after another year passes with no upgrade to Birregurra’s Strachan Street, the town is continuing to miss out on vital works.

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  • Swimming to support youth suicide prevention

    Staff from Colac’s Bluewater are ready to dive into the month-long Laps for Life swimming challenge raising money and awareness of youth suicide prevention.

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  • New Kennett River plan to be released mid-year

    Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that it will release a draft Precinct Plan for Kennett River’s $3.69-million tourism infrastructure project by mid-year.

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