Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Forrest-led police petition extends

    A Forrest-led petition to save one-person police stations around the state has been extended until May.

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  • Push for swim event to hit lake this year

    Organisers of a proposed Pier-to-Pub-style swim in Lake Colac will push hard to bring the event to Colac this year, despite the council knocking back event approval last year.

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  • Gathering shelter starts taking shape

    A new gathering shelter beside Winchelsea’s Barwon River and public toilets will soon be ready for locals and visitors to enjoy.

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  • Ratepayers hit with costly road fix

    Colac Otway Shire Council will use Mooleric Road as a case study for what not to do with future road constructions.

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  • Youngsters request more local entertainment

    Colac Otway Shire’s youth want more social discos, dance and music events to be held in the shire for young people.

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  • Treasured bears in trusted hands

    Winchelsea resident Carole Blake says it’s a privilege to be trusted to care for and restore much loved teddy bears.

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  • Star-studded line-up bound for All-Star event

    Simpson locals, Australian national champions and some of the best racers from the US will rev their engines for the All-Star Sprint challenge in Simpson this Saturday.

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  • Run becoming a family affair

    The Mountain to Surf fun run has become a family affair for Colac’s Andrew McCarthy, who has completed the event more than 20 times.

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