Articles by Naomi Newcombe
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.
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.
A day to remember and say ‘thanks’
Today is Blue Ribbon Day and National Police Remembrance Day.
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.
Pure prayers for playful pets
Calling all pet owners! Colac’s Anglican Church is hosting a special service on Sunday to pray for all creatures great and small.
Premier steps down today
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will officially step down today, after serving for nine years in the role.
NEWS IN BRIEF
A new science program, free secondary school teaching degrees and more in today’s news in brief.
Finances, petitions on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider financial statements and proposals for a BMX track and to rescind its previous decision to sell Apollo Bay’s old kindergarten site at tonight’s council meeting.