Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • On-the-job training offers key career pathways

    More Colac and district young people are choosing a vocational pathway after finishing secondary school, a local group training organisation says.

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  • Council scrutiny not supported

    Two Colac Otway Shire councillors have failed to get support for a cost-control provision for the $1.4-million Memorial Square toilet block redevelopment to stop funding blow outs.

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  • Wellness centre plan for old hall

    The former Girl Guides Hall in Colac’s Queen Street could become a holistic wellness centre, if a planning permit is approved by Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Show to return for one big day

    The Colac Show will make its long-awaited return in just over four weeks with rides, homecrafts, animals and entertainment, but this year it’s only for one day.

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  • SITE TO BE SOLD: Surprise backflip leaves site going to auction

    Apollo Bay Community Voice president Jane Gross says she was shocked and disappointed when she heard the sale of the town’s former kindergarten site would go ahead and insists the land should be retained for the community.

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  • Premier plans visits to regional Victoria

    Regional communities like Colac can expect a visit from Victoria’s new Premier Jacinta Allan in the future, but it could be a while.

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  • A day to remember and say ‘thanks’

    Today is Blue Ribbon Day and National Police Remembrance Day.

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  • Councillor’s BMX track proposal hits a bump

    Discussions regarding a BMX track in Colac have stalled, after a Colac Otway Shire councillor’s proposal failed to get support and the council meeting ended in confusion.

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