Articles by Naomi Newcombe
COLAC OTWAY ELECTS MAYOR: Insight into leader’s plans
The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected mayor Marg White, to learn about her and her aspirations for her new role.
Council votes in new mayor
Colac Otway Shire has elected a new mayor but once again there will be no deputy mayor.
Forrest resident seeks police petition support
A Forrest resident is urging Victorians to sign a petition and save one-person police stations around the state.
MAYORAL ELECTION: Colac Otway councillors to vie for leadership
Two Colac Otway Shire councillors have confirmed they have their eyes set on being the shire’s new mayor.
Colac district gardens open for exploration
Three Colac and district gardens will open to the public on Sunday, raising funds for the Country Women’s Association Victoria.
Next step for retail proposal
A proposed development for a new IGA supermarket in Apollo Bay would support the town as a centre for living and recreation, a planning consultant says.
Birregurra venue offers donation to community
The owner of Birregurra’s Bootmakers Cottage says he would donate $2500 a year to local community groups, as a small gesture to the community that he hopes to support with his proposed weddings and events space.
Anglers needed for lake study
Local anglers could play a key role in a study into the pharmaceutical pollutants in Lake Colac to help investigate the health of the lake and its wildlife.