Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • News in Brief

    $50,000 boost for upgrade of Winchelsea grandstand The Winchelsea and District Soldiers Memorial Grandstand at Eastern Reserve is set for an upgrade, with a boost of almost $50,000 to improve access and lighting. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced Friday that Winchelsea’s RSL Sub Branch would receive $49,700 towards its memorial grandstand upgrade thanks […]

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  • Union congratulates Colac Otway

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s aged care workers are relieved knowing their jobs are secure, following a decision by council to rule out consideration of exiting all aged care services.

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  • Cat curfew to continue

    Colac Otway Shire Council will retain its sunset to sunrise cat curfew, after receiving no negative feedback in the six months since the order was introduced.

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  • Independent review raises care concerns

    Colac Otway Shire Council will continue to play a role in aged care services for the community, following a decision at this week’s council meeting.

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  • Community recognition

    Former mayor, nurse and volunteer Lyn Russell has been recognised as the 2024 Colac Otway Citizen of the Year while Apollo Bay teen Joseph Ames received the title of Young Citizen of the Year.

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  • Colac site considered for housing

    Colac Otway Shire Council will plan an affordable and key worker housing blueprint based on two sites including the former Colac Specialist School in Wilson Street.

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    Planning for homes, sheds and additions

    Plans for houses, extensions and agricultural buildings have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.

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  • Lions dedicate time to station

    Colac Lions Club members have dedicated their time to  beautifying the entrance of the Colac Railway Station, after receiving a grant from Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria.

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