Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Development applications on exhibition
Colac Otway Shire Council is currently exhibiting plans for subdivisions and houses across the shire.
Support for applications
Colac Otway Shire councillors have unanimously endorsed funding applications for the Donaldson Street playspace redevelopment and five scoreboards at recreation reserves for the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Call for project views
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority wants to hear views on the proposed Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment.
Campfire investigations
Authorities are investigating four illegal campfires lit in the Otways on Total Fire Ban days over the long weekend.
Housing development approved in tight vote
A staged development of 27 units at Colac’s Balnagowan Avenue has received the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council.
Colac Otway to consider housing and supermarket
A council planning meeting today will determine the fate of a 27-house development in Colac and a retail development in Apollo Bay.
Playgroup, food pantry and vital support
Seven months after opening a new community centre, the Colac Salvos is continuing to expand its community reach and services across the region.
Life-changing call after long wait
Almost three weeks ago Greg Hardingham received the life-changing phone call that he would be getting a new kidney and now he’s ready to enjoy life again.