Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Planning permit sought for tank and easement
The owner of a Wye River home destroyed in the 2015 Christmas bushfires is seeking council approval to install a rainwater tank on their property.
Blessed start to school year
A special service blessing students’ backpacks at Colac’s Anglican Parish will mark the beginning of the school year and raise funds for the new Lake Colac School.
Former residents receive national recognition
Two people with links to the Colac district have received national honours for their work in the community.
Tina officially a proud Aussie
Colac’s Tina Hill says she will be proud to call herself an Australian today when she officially becomes a citizen, after moving to Australia from Denmark more than 40 years ago.
Two cars collide at corner
Emergency services attended a crash at the corner of Armstrong Street and Pound Road, Colac yesterday.
Race road closures concern residents
Road closures throughout the district for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Classic have raised concerns for Surf Coast residents.
Lake Colac advocate revisits call for action
A long-time lake advocate and Colac Yacht Club member is calling on the Colac Otway Shire Council and the State Government to do more with one of Colac’s greatest assets – the lake.
Business enters liquidation
Clearwater Logging and Transport has entered liquidation, despite interest from 25 parties to buy the business and/or its assets.
