Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Possible upgrade for precinct
Lorne’s Sea Baths could get a $1.4-million upgrade to the pool precinct making it a year-round visitor attraction, if GORCAPA approves a new lease.
Hitch to council budget votes
A Colac Otway Shire councillor has expressed his concern about changes to rules for when councillors must declare a conflict of interest.
Council continuing park tenant search
The future management of the Lake Colac Holiday Park remains in limbo as Colac Otway Shire Council seeks an extra three months to secure a new tenant.
Former teacher fined
A former Colac school teacher has been convicted of historical sexual assault charges and must pay a $5000 fine.
FALLS FALTERS: Festival’s taking a break
Colac and district festivalgoers will miss out on another Falls Festival, after organisers announced the festival would not return this New Years’ season to any of its three locations.
Council pushes ahead with care review
Colac Otway Shire Council officers say they are not in a rush to offload the council’s community care services, despite the Federal Government giving local councils an extra year to introduce a new aged-care program.
Popular steps a hazard
The steps of an iconic Great Ocean Road tourist attraction are closed, amid fears of a cliff collapse that could be fatal.
Rainbows connect statewide
A rainbow flag has flown outside the Colac Otway Shire Council office for the first time this week on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.