Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Red tape a headache for rural landowner

    Cressy’s Linda Kelly bought six hectares at Cressy about 10 years ago, hoping to build a home and a grand garden – but she can’t finish her home until she sells her land.

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  • WORK TOGETHER: Community effort aims to get Colac back to zero

    The Colac community has begun to see the effects of its united approach to the city’s coronavirus outbreak as active case numbers start trickling down.

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  • Search is on for Colac Otway’s top citizens

    Rain, hail, shine or pandemic – the Colac Otway community will commend its standout citizens on Australia Day in 2021.

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  • Burglar put back in jail

    A Colac man with a history of offending was back at it within 20 days of walking from prison.

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  • Aid packages sent to communities

    Colac Otway neighbourhood houses and community centres are helping make sure essential supplies get to people who need them.

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  • Thieves target building sites

    Simple steps can help prevent tool and property thefts, Colac detectives say.

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  • No new Colac Otway cases, recoveries continue

    There are two fewer active COVID-19 cases in Colac Otway, following another 24 hours with no new cases.

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  • Units attract objection

    A three-unit development in Colac could get the nod this week despite a petition, while Elliminyt residents want to preserve Tulloh Street’s character.

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