Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Charlotte’s rewarding role

    It may have taken her 21 years, but Colac-based McGrath Breast Care Nurse Charlotte Henry feels like she has finally found what she was meant to do.

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  • Aurora treats district skies to a colorful light show

    Colac and district residents were treated to dazzling shades of pink, blue and green this weekend with Aurora Australis transforming night skies.

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  • CFA warning to monitor burn-offs

    Fire crews are warning landowners to take extra precautions when conducting a burn-off, after responding to more than 800 incidents in 2023.

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  • Community welcomes new citizens

    New Australian citizen Adhya Yatheskumar says it feels bittersweet officially becoming an Australian and leaving behind her Kiwi roots.

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  • Councillor reflects on 18 years

    Local councillor Stephen Hart prides himself on not having missed a single monthly council meeting in his 18 years as an elected leader, even if that meant zooming in from New Zealand to elect the new mayor in 2023.

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  • Community leaders flag thoughts on policy

    Colac Otway community leaders have shared their views on a new community flagpole.

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  • Good Samaritans extinguish car fire

    Good Samaritans sprang into action this week extinguishing a car fire in Colac’s Coles car park.

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  • Council to hear flag policy views

    Three people will share their views on Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft flag policy at a meeting this week.

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