Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Healthy habits
Colac West Primary School students Kalani Bowes, Kyzaac Bowes and Zade Jenkins will enjoy walking to school today for National Walk Safely to School Day.
Chance to comment on wetlands plan
Community members can have their say on an Elliminyt Wetlands Project that will upgrade a stormwater basin and make way for new wetlands and open space.
Skill set grows after years of giving
Jennifer Chiu has been volunteering for more than five years and now realises the different skills that she possesses that can help make a difference to others.
Female business leaders unite
An idea to co-promote and celebrate the strength of female leaders in the Otways has blossomed into a support network where women can share their experiences and build business momentum.
Man fined for Xanax collection
An expectant father must pay a $500 fine for possessing more than 300 Xanax tablets.
Aged care review to continue despite 12-month reprieve
Local councils have received an extra year to implement the Federal Government’s new aged-care package which has forced a host of councils to pull out of aged care.
Unexpected extra costs for council
A stormwater pipe replacement and a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in Colac Otway Shire Council’s office have received a $119,000 boost, after other projects in the region came under budget.
Intoxicated man found asleep in school, blames medicine
A man who was found asleep in a Colac primary school after mixing alcohol and surgery drugs must be on his best behaviour for the next year.