Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Councillor thanks community

    Colac Otway Shire councillor Kate Hanson wants to say thank you to the community that has supported her during her eight years serving in a councillor position.

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  • Serving community inspires candidate

    An eagerness to serve the community and express their concerns at a local government level, Cororooke resident Kerrie Thackeray is hoping to be elected as a Colac Otway Shire councillor at this month’s election.

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  • Retired Colac butchers reminisce

    A fascination with Colac and a desire to learn more about his family history, author and researcher Alan Doyle has been mapping the history of Colac district butchers.

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  • Farmers welcome support: Colac region eligible for drought package

    Larpent farmer and Dairy Farmers Victoria president Mark Billing has welcomed State Government drought assistance for struggling south west farmers but says decent rainfall is still needed for the ultimate relief.

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  • Application for Grey River property

    Colac Otway Shire Council has received plans for a new two-storey house on the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Protect the Hooded Plovers

    Locals and visitors are urged to follow precautions to help ensure the survival of Hooded Plovers nesting at a new site at Lorne.

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  • Plans to upgrade water pressure at hospital

    Insufficient water pressure for maintaining manual firefighting equipment is the reason behind a planning application for a water tank and water pump by Colac Area Health.

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  • Colac district supports Timor-Leste

    A recent trip to Timor-Leste for Swan Marsh’s Ann-Maree Convery and Coragulac’s Lucy Darcy was filled with education, support and enjoyment.

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