Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Navigational ride proves successful

    Horse riders from across Victoria descended on Barongarook for Colac and District Adult Riding Club’s first navigational ride through Otways bush tracks.

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  • Council to consider farm house proposal

    A proposal for a house on a Corrunun farming property aims to attract teachers to rural Victoria, but Colac Otway Shire Council officers will be recommending councillors refuse a planning permit.

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  • Council endorses climate action plan

    Colac Otway Shire Council intends to host biannual forums for local environment and sustainability groups, as part of its new climate change action plan.

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  • Birregurra venue seeks permit

    A wedding venue in Birregurra is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council permission to continue hosting events, after operating without the correct permit for several years.

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  • Objections to supermarket plan

    Landowners and a water authority have submitted objections to the proposed development of a new IGA supermarket on a vacant lot of land in Apollo Bay’s main street.

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  • Applicant, opponents respond to hotel plan

    Colac Otway Shire Council will hear from the applicant and objectors about a potential hotel in the city’s Dennis Street.

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  • Get ready to light up for Christmas

    It’s time for the Colac and surrounding district to get into the Christmas spirit and join in the annual Colac and District Christmas Lights competition.

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  • Get ready to cash in

    Colac and district people will be able to recycle their cans, bottles and cartons for money at the reverse vending machine at Colac Plaza from Wednesday.

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