Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Red Door loves the nightlife

    Big hits, big costumes and big personalities will hit the COPACC stage in just one month for Red Door Dance and Theatre’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical.

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  • NOT GOING ANYWHERE: Roundabout won’t displace Blue Church

    Colac district’s Blue Church owners say authorities have assured them, their home and the iconic blue landmark will stay, despite the State Government confirming a $12.5-million roundabout for the intersection.

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  • The perfect Colac stop on a long weekend

    Colac’s Memorial Square was popular during the King’s Birthday long weekend, with locals and travellers enjoying the playground, open space and nearby fish and chip shops.

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  • Seismic testing consultation

    A local environmental group is encouraging the community to attend a consultation session on seismic testing in the Otway Basin.

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  • Motel keeping busy in winter

    The Colac district was relatively busy for the King’s Birthday long weekend, with one motel almost fully booked.

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  • Central hub to draw volunteers

    Colac’s Community Hub is now the central place for volunteering, after the launch of the hub’s new volunteer directory.

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  • Recognition for foster carer

    Lorne’s Lorraine Griffiths has received a national honour for the work she has done supporting foster children for more than 20 years.

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  • Artist drawing his own story

    Colac’s Nathan Legg visualises his drawings, seeing what the next big thing is that he can achieve in his art.

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