Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Wannon hopeful tours region

    Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson says roads, rail services, housing and the environment are all big-ticket items on the minds of Colac voters ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.

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  • Colac’s two-lot request

    A planning application for a Colac property seeks to subdivide and build an additional home.

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  • Pink locks go in fundraiser

    Irrewillipe woman Chris Duve couldn’t wait to shave off her pink hair this week to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.

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  • Donation helps Bay veterans

    Colac RSL’s Show ‘n’ Shine committee has donated $5000 to the Apollo Bay RSL to assist in their support of local veterans.

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  • Vision for retirement village

    Irrewarra’s Charlie Buchanan hopes a new council can attract an investor to build a lifestyle retirement village in the shire.

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  • Plans to demolish part of Fordham homestead

    A proposal is seeking to demolish a section of the historic Fordham homestead in Colac and replace it with a new extension featuring a rooftop terrace.

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  • Proposal for new house in Elliminyt

    Plans for the development of a $1.5 million house in Elliminyt have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.

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  • Final days to post votes

    Council election voters have until 6pm Friday to make their ballot paper count and avoid a fine.

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