Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • City welcomes new minister

    Colac Uniting Church’s new minister Susan Malthouse-Law is looking forward to the new adventure that comes with her new job.

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  • CRIME DOWN: Offences at a 10-year low, but key measures are up

    Crime in the Colac Otway Shire is continuing a downward trend, but drug possession, criminal damage and family violence order breaches are on the rise.

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  • Council scores low marks

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s overall community satisfaction is at its lowest in six years, new survey results show.

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  • Photography provides release

    Catching a moment in time is exactly what South Purrumbete’s Brooke Cummins loves about her style of photography.

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  • Rallying for refugees

    Colac and district refugee supporters say people should keep their eyes and hearts open to refugees, not just this week for National Refugee Week, but all year round.

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  • Homeless rate increases

    Homelessness has increased 15 per cent in the Polwarth electorate in five years, a new report says.

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  • Surf Coast going electric

    A new electric vehicle charger at Surf Coast Shire Council’s Winchelsea works depot is helping the council progress towards zero-emission fleet vehicle goals.

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  • District schools score funding for key projects

    Eight Colac and district schools have received funding from the State Government for key maintenance projects.

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