Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Birre boost: Win for families after fight for playground replacement

    Birregurra children can celebrate a $275,000 win, with Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget including a redevelopment of the town’s degraded playground.

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  • No jail after assault on 78-year-old

    A 50-year-old man who punched his stepfather in the face must be on good behaviour for the next year.

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  • Aged-care review’s wide scope

    A review of Colac Otway Shire Council’s aged and disability services will focus on the quality of care and service, not just the financial cost to the council.

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  • New citizen follows her nursing aspirations

    Colac’s newest Australian citizen Ajah Duot dreamt of coming to Australia and becoming a nurse, and now she gets to live out that dream.

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  • National titles await young Colac dancers

    Colac’s Shae’K’It Studios’ competition teams are heading to a national dance competition in September, after a clean sweep at regionals.

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  • Colac prays for the new King

    Colac’s Anglican Church will mark the historic coronation of King Charles III with a special service on Sunday.

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  • Court fines ex-AFL agent

    A former AFL player agent returned to Colac’s court this week to fight his three-month loss of licence.

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  • Quality funds raised

    Colac’s Camp Quality convoy crew have given their thumbs up after raising a total of $8291 from its major fundraising indoor market at the Colac Bowling Club by the lake on Sunday.

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