Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Crews quell Otways blaze

    A fire burning in the Otways for more than a week has been contained by local fire authorities but burnt more than 740 hectares of national park, forest and private land.

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  • Council site views drop

    A website designed to help residents and ratepayers compare their councils is back online but has recorded lower page views due to the website being shut down for six months.

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  • Mayor quizzed ahead of term

    The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council mayor Jason Schram, to learn more about him and his new role.

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  • Rapid CFA response contains Otways fire

    A rapid response from CFA crews helped contain a bushfire that broke out at Kawarren on Saturday.

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  • Rentals hit historic low across district

    Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.

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  • Deputy mayor quizzed ahead of term

    The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council deputy mayor Phil Howard, to learn more about him and his new role.

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  • Lake Colac’s fishing boost

    Lake Colac will be bolstered with almost 11,000 fish next year for Colac district anglers to enjoy year-round fishing opportunities.

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  • Palm saga’s happy ending

    A 130-year-old Colac palm tree has been successfully rescued and has found a new home near Geelong.

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