Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Community raises $1200 for breast cancer

    Irrewillipe’s Chris Duve has raised more than $1200 in donations to support Colac district locals battling cancer.

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  • Please, think about trees

    Trees inappropriately planted under powerlines in Birregurra have been relocated and replaced but serve as a timely reminder for people to carefully consider the right trees and the right location.

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  • Aptitude for the abstract

    A “fabulous display of colours” is how two local artists describe their collaboration for a new art exhibition.

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  • Colac misses exchange space

    New special zones will help people safely exchange items bought or sold online—but Colac Otway residents will have to head to Geelong for the nearest hub.

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  • Fishers float comp to cull carp

    An increase in carp in Lake Colac has prompted one community member to suggest a fishing competition to reduce the pest’s presence in Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake.

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  • Vehicle thefts double

    Car thefts in the Colac Otway Shire have skyrocketed in the past year, the latest crime data shows.

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  • Congratulations for commitment

    An Elliminyt equestrian, a Marengo runner, Colac Area Health’s volunteer team and several local emergency service members are among recipients of the 2024 Wannon Sport and Volunteer awards.

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  • Council cleans up in east

    Colac Otway Shire Council crews have been out and about cleaning up the roadsides along the Princes Highway, but a proposal to take over the area around the Colac East entrance sign has dissipated.

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