Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Council to report rates cash distribution

    Colac Otway Shire Council will update its geographic rate distribution each year and share it with the community as part of its Rating Strategy review.

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  • 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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  • Carefree art soothes teen

    Imaginative and carefree is how Colac artist Tianna Beckett describes her art that helps her to clear her thoughts.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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