Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Help to find volunteers

    Colac’s Community Hub will soon launch a new volunteer hub for the Colac district providing opportunities and supports for local volunteers.

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  • Group seeks Little Things to cheer people up

    Community service Meli is calling on Colac and district people to provide joy to people in need through the “little things” for the month of June.

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  • Council set to pay off the last of its loans

    Colac Otway Shire Council will be debt free after this month, after councillors voted to pay off council’s final loan.

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  • A fulfilling form of creativity

    Skenes Creek artist Jacqueline Lord didn’t let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of her love of creating handmade jewellery that began when she was just a toddler playing in her grandmother’s jewellery box.

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  • Major sports reserve vision

    A $33-million wish list for five Colac sports reserves will guide Colac Otway Shire Council’s investments and aim to attract government funding.

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  • Growing our botanic city

    Colac Otway Shire Council has been busy greening the city’s streets, parks and open areas to cool the city and boost the environment.

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  • New chapter for park owners

    Timing has been everything for Viola and Craig Ganim, from the moment they bought the Colac Otway Caravan Park right up until their very last day.

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  • Clearer council policy for community events

    Colac Otway Shire Council is streamlining its events policies, making it easier and clearer for event organisers to get permits.

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