Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Bulla raises milk price after farmer feedback
Colac-based dairy processor Bulla has taken on farmer feedback and increased its farmgate milk price less than a week after declaring its season opening price.
Bay celebrates hub ownership
More than 80 people from Apollo Bay have celebrated a historic double milestone with the town’s former kinder transferred to the community.
Council seeking balance on social housing development
Colac Otway Shire Council will request a state housing body to take a more balanced approach to social and affordable housing delivery across the city.
Colac Otway councillor heading to Canberra forum
Colac Otway Shire Council will send one councillor and its interim chief to a national local government forum in Canberra this month.
Telstra awaits part to restore service
Telecommunication authorities were waiting for a piece of equipment to restore 4G service in the city when the Colac Herald went to print yesterday.
Colac highway police issue long weekend warning
Colac Highway Patrol is urging drivers to take extra care on the road this King’s Birthday long weekend with the arrival of winter, foggy conditions and increased traffic.
Grant boosts Barongarook creek restoration
More than 10,000 new plants and a score of native nesting boxes will help transform Barongarook Creek into a thriving natural and community asset.
Green light for wetlands
A $5.51-million project improving the quality of the stormwater in Elliminyt, unlocking residential land and creating public open space will soon get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council recently awarding a contract to deliver the project.