Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Colac Otway Shire sign

    Councillors approve five houses

    Colac Otway Shire’s councillors have granted permits for new homes to be built at Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Irrewillipe East, Murroon and Wongarra, with their new delegation powers. 

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  • Independent secures top position on draw

    Independent candidate Alex Dyson has secured the number one spot on Wannon’s federal election ballot paper.

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  • Court upgrade gets Coalition commitment

    Wannon MP Dan Tehan has committed almost half a million dollars to upgrade Timboon’s multi-purpose courts if a Coalition government is elected at the federal election.

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  • Jiwan dairy destined for city

    A chance trip through Colac has seen a dairy business boom three years into operations, with plenty of plans to grow and explore further opportunities.

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  • Colac playground revitalisation starting soon

    Children in Colac’s west will soon be able to enjoy new play equipment, with a revitalisation of the Donaldson Street Reserve starting after Easter.

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  • Dry times worse than tariffs

    Cressy sheep and crop farmer Alex Horne says drought and other domestic issues are more pressing than US imposed tariffs.

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  • Meredith hits full capacity

    Meredith Park’s campground has reached full capacity ahead of the Easter break.

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  • Call to respect signage

    The Australian Electoral Commission is reminding Wannon candidates and campaigners to play nice during the federal election campaign after multiple promotional signs recently went missing around the district.

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