Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Blow for BMX community

    The community dream of a BMX facility in Colac has been put on hold once again, with council supporting a grant application for a soccer facilities feasibility study over a bike park.

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  • State of toilets sparks debate

    Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging people to report poor toilet conditions to its out-of-hours number to help respond to cleanliness concerns quicker.

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  • Ex-mayor’s concerns over communication

    Former Colac Otway Shire mayor and Kana committee member Lyn Russell says there is a breakdown in communication between the council and the community.

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  • Lake lighting decision looms

    Colac Otway Shire councillors will decide this week whether to apply to the State Government for funding for a potential lighting upgrade to the Colac’s Lake Oval.

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  • Council denies Corunnun farmhouse permit

    Colac Otway Shire Council has refused to grant a permit for an Alvie teacher who wanted to build a house on a Corunnun farm, despite two councillors showing support for the development.

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  • Positive signs at store cattle sale

    Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says the recent rain has lifted cattle prices and spirits, after the December store sale which yarded about 2000 cattle.

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  • Corangamite council elects new leaders

    Corangamite Shire Council has a new mayor and deputy mayor who will finish off the council’s four-year term.

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  • 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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