Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Forest fire team in full force

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is stronger than ever heading into the upcoming bushfire season, after receiving a significant boost to its workforce and rapid response capability.

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  • CORNER UPGRADE: Safety improvements for Colac intersection

    Elliminyt resident Braedon Coulson says an upgrade to the notorious Aireys and Main Street intersection by the Department of Transport is the “best possible outcome” after recent car accidents.

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  • Council agrees to $500K lake park investment

    Colac Otway Shire Council has agreed that it will spend $500,000 of ratepayers’ money on infrastructure upgrades at the Lake Colac Holiday Park, under new conditions for its preferred lessee.

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  • Subdivision steams ahead

    Colac Otway Shire Council has officially approved a planning permit for a subdivision and three new houses in Wynne Street, despite community objection.

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  • Fundraisers setting sail

    Pirron Yallock’s Pirate Pastafarians Colin and Angela Carter arrrr ready for the 2023 Spring Sh**box Rally that kicks off today, travelling from Port Douglas to Adelaide in their converted red ute.

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  • Upskill or refresh to save a life

    Colac and district residents are being encouraged to learn or refresh their CPR skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM Responder this Shocktober.

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  • Proposed childcare site opposed

    A group of Elliminyt residents acknowledge the need for more childcare services in Colac but say they will oppose a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre in Hart Street because of safety concerns and potential road congestion.

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  • Objections to houses

    Colac Otway Shire Council will meet today to discuss whether to grant a planning permit for a three-lot subdivision in Wynne Street that has received community objection.

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