Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • 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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  • Government confirms Blue Church will stay

    The State Government has confirmed the iconic Blue Church landmark at the intersection of the Princes Highway and Timboon-Colac Road will remain, under plans for a new roundabout.

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  • Playground nearly ready

    Beeac’s new playground is on track to be complete by the end of June. 

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  • BUDGET PLEAS: Calls for council to add projects to 2023 plans

    Apollo Bay artists have pleaded for a new makers space and Alvie residents have pushed for netball court upgrades in submissions to Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget.

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