Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Plan for bats moves on

    Colac Otway Shire Council is going to “let nature take its course” and allow a colony of bats to remain roosting in heritage trees in the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • BUCKLE UP: Worrying rise in kids without seatbelts

    Colac police say the growing number of unrestrained children in cars is cause for concern.

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  • Australia Day event returns

    A celebratory event will return to Colac Otway Shire on Australia Day from 2026, following a tightly split vote by councillors.

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  • Flags replaced at hospital

    Colac Area Health has replaced its old and tattered flags at the hospital and Colac’s headspace.

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  • Acting CEO to start Monday

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s acting chief executive Andrew Tenni will begin in the role from Monday, after being appointed to the role during yesterday’s council meeting.

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  • Budget boost for Colac yards

    Colac’s saleyards would receive a big boost under Colac Otway Shire Council’s proposed 2025-26 budget.

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  • Colac Otway chief resigns, heading north

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s chief executive has resigned and will head up a council in Melbourne’s north.

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  • No bail for alleged drug lab bikie

    A Colac man will remain in custody until August, facing a string of drug charges for his alleged involvement in a secret drug lab.

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