Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • News in brief

    The latest news in brief including planning permit applications and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 state budget submission.

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  • Share your thoughts on priorities

    It’s time to tell the Colac Otway Shire Council what you think are priorities for the community.

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  • Business, jobs, Year 12 for ambitious sisters

    Seventeen-year-old twins Isabella and Matilda Mason have a busy year ahead of them, starting Year 12 this week, working two jobs and now owning their own business – but they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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  • Balnagowan proposal met with objections

    A proposed development at Colac’s historic Balnagowan homestead has been met with objection from a unit owner who thought she would be living in a retirement village.

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  • Sporting concept for Colac park

    A draft concept plan for Colac’s Donaldson Street play space features a hybrid basketball half court and soccer-futsal court, swings, and picnic facilities.

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  • Plans to turn caravan park into supermarket

    Plans for a $6-million development in Winchelsea could see the town’s caravan park demolished to make way for a new IGA supermarket, retail shops and accommodation.

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  • Dancing to make a difference

    Colac teenager Shaila Anson spent the final week of school holidays dancing up a storm in Melbourne, improving her dance skills and mental health.

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  • Road repair frustration

    Birregurra locals have taken to the streets to express their disappointment and frustration with the state of Strachan Street and council’s lack of action to fix the crumbling road.

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