Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Call for interest from lake lovers

    Do you love Lake Colac and want to provide advice on issues relating to the management of the lake?

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  • Dignity Drive donation plea

    With the cost-of-living continuing to rise, Colac and district residents are encouraged to donate period products for the August Share the Dignity Drive.

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  • Johanna extension plans on exhibition

    Colac Otway Shire Council is exhibiting plans for a $1.2-million house extension at Johanna.

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  • SES reimbursed by council after rent fee error

    Colac Otway Shire Council will refund the SES about $800 after overcharging the Colac unit for their annual rent for the past five years.

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  • Consultation with businesses planned

    Colac Otway Shire Council will consult Murray Street business owners about the potential for new bike racks, after the previous racks were removed following strong criticism.

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  • Hay and rain lifts local spirits

    Beeac farmer Simeon Gard says hay and rain couldn’t have come at a better time, lifting the spirits of farmers in the district who have been facing the green drought.

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  • Students’ green thumbs

    Colac South West Primary School students celebrated National Tree Day on Friday by beautifying the schools’ Elsinore Street entrance.

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  • Speed limit drops to 40km in Murray Street

    Thirteen electronic speed signs have been installed along Colac’s Murray Street, reducing the speed limit to 40kmh.

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