Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Phone donation could provide ‘vital lifeline’

    An unwanted mobile phone sitting in the bottom of your drawer collecting dust could provide a vital lifeline for someone in crisis.

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  • GORCAPA takes over Apollo Bay’s airfield

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is the new land manager of the Apollo Bay Airfield.

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  • News in brief

    The latest news in brief including housing updates and a industry round table in Colac for bus operators.

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  • Visitor centre advocate seeks more consultation

    A passionate advocate for the Colac Visitor Information Centre says Colac Otway Shire Council should consider more opportunities for community consultation as part of its visitor information service review.

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  • Residents rally over light plan

    A Grant Street resident is concerned about the lack of transparency from council regarding a proposed lighting upgrade at Colac’s Lake Oval.

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  • Strong support for dog park

    A dog park has been a hot topic of conversation this week, with community members expressing their views on whether they think a dog park is a good idea in Colac.

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  • Local contractors start toilet build

    Local contractors BDH Constructions and StevCom have commenced work on Memorial Square’s new $1.4-million toilet block.

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  • Council debates 2024 meetings

    Colac Otway Shire Council will continue hosting at least two council meetings at Apollo Bay in 2024 with the first planned for March, after a motion to hold a meeting in the Bay every four months was defeated.

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