Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • 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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  • Notorious black spot gets $12.5M upgrade

    State road authorities have announced the long-awaited upgrade to Colac district’s infamous Blue Church corner, with the delivery of a roundabout for the dangerous intersection.

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  • Council cops criticism over proposed new fee

    A proposed new fee to use Colac Otway Shire Council’s recreation spaces has attracted criticism from ratepayers.

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