Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Affordable homes at Elliminyt

    More than a dozen affordable homes and land lease downsizer housing are included in a proposed development at Elliminyt.

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  • Vehicles collide near Birre

    A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a three-vehicle crash near Birregurra that police say could have easily been a fatality.

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  • Hospital prepares for new worker housing

    Colac’s health service will focus on a continuity of service as it transitions some of its providers to new properties ahead of new healthcare housing construction.

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  • Burn-off ignites fire season concerns

    “Everything’s ready to burn” Birregurra’s CFA captain Eddie Murnane says it’s going to be a big summer fire season with everything ready to burn, following an out-of-control burn-off this week.

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  • No identity in fatal crash

    Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Apollo Bay this week.

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  • Rae Street staff swap: Manager shuffle boosts business

    Colac Otway Shire Council has defended a $1.4-million management reshuffle, after a commenter said the money could be better spent on footpaths.

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  • Fresh, local meals for seniors

    Nutritious meals delivered on wheels will continue to feed the community, with a change to a local service provider.

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  • Quarter performance, committees on cards

    Colac Otway Shire’s new council will meet for its first official council meeting today.

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