Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Thieves target Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay police are appealing for information about a string of thefts from Apollo Bay properties over the weekend.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Trout stocking, a local history group grant, the introduction of a new holiday levy and more in this week’s news in brief.
Understanding life’s ladder
Pansy ‘Pam’ Trigg is 97 and lives in Mercy Place, Colac. Her family began to notice signs of dementia when she was 85 – unsurprising changes at first which soon became more worrying.
Empowering anyone who is struggling
A Colac mental health advocacy group has set a goal to walk around the world next month to break mental health stigma.
Cash for recycling ready to hit Colac
Colac and district people will soon be able to recycle their cans, bottles and cartons for money at a reverse vending machine at Colac Plaza.
Festival prepares to celebrate sport
Colac and district community members are being invited to “come out and play” for the 64th Kana Festival.
Iconic arcade hits the market
An iconic piece of Colac’s history in Murray Street is up for sale.
OPPORTUNITY: Low unemployment and all-level jobs on offer
Job opportunities are at an all-time high in Colac with more than 110 jobs available in the city, as the regional Victorian unemployment rate hits the lowest rate on record.