Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • NO SWIMMING: Health advice forces lake event cancellation

    A planned Pier-to-Pub style swim across Lake Colac in December has been blocked by Colac Otway Shire Council for fears of a public health risk.

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  • Vital skills for students in bike ed challenge

    Students from four Colac district primary schools will take part in RoadSafe Otway’s Bike Ed Challenge at the Colac Showgrounds tomorrow.

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  • Start out a new career with AKD

    The 2024 intake for AKD’s apprenticeship program is now open.

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  • Orchid extravaganza brings crowd to Colac

    Hundreds of brightly coloured orchids welcomed visitors into the Colac showgrounds for the Colac Orchid Club’s 33rd annual show.

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  • NEWS IN BRIEF

    Local radio award winners, thunderstorm asthma, a road maintenance blitz and more in today’s news in brief.

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  • Investigation into fatal crash underway

    Police are continuing investigations into a fatal crash on the Great Ocean Road on Saturday.

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  • Contrasting Voice vote

    Seven Colac Otway towns have gone against the national trend and supported a Voice to Parliament referendum however Colac recorded a strong “No” vote.

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  • 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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