Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Youngsters request more local entertainment
Colac Otway Shire’s youth want more social discos, dance and music events to be held in the shire for young people.
Treasured bears in trusted hands
Winchelsea resident Carole Blake says it’s a privilege to be trusted to care for and restore much loved teddy bears.
Star-studded line-up bound for All-Star event
Simpson locals, Australian national champions and some of the best racers from the US will rev their engines for the All-Star Sprint challenge in Simpson this Saturday.
Run becoming a family affair
The Mountain to Surf fun run has become a family affair for Colac’s Andrew McCarthy, who has completed the event more than 20 times.
Thousands flocking to Lorne
Pier-to-Pub, day-night cricket, and the Mountain-to-Surf event headlines one of the biggest weekends of the year at Lorne.
Wealth of architectural expertise at Colac studio
Embarking on a new chapter after two decades in the architecture and construction industry, Mathew George has proudly established his own architecture design studio in Colac – Atelier George.
Chamber of Commerce returns
After a short hiatus, Colac’s Chamber of Commerce is back and ready to continue supporting the business community.
Community input for budget to wait
Colac Otway Shire Council has started developing its 2024-25 budget but is yet to ask for input from the community.