Articles by: Jacob Traynor
Call for more education on using centre’s facilities
A mother who has a son with disabilities is calling on the community to leave facilities to those who need them.
Shouldn’t have to wait: council
Colac Otway Shire Council says it should not need a cultural heritage permit for minor routine safety works on a key rural road.
Credits are costing farmland
An Irrewarra farmer says water authorities and other agencies should be spending on infrastructure and conservation instead of carbon sequestration.
Last day to have say on housing
People have until today to provide feedback on a plan to rezone cemetery land to develop 50 social housing dwellings in Colac.
Time starts ticking for budget wishlist
Colac Otway Shire Council wants ideas on what to fund under its next budget and people can have a say from today.
Text offender sent to prison
A gambling addict who lied and took $15,000 from a Colac district woman he was messaging has been jailed for nine months.
Trucks chewing up local link
Barongarook residents say heavy truck movements from a sand quarry are frequently tearing up a local road, with potholes being filled weekly.
Housing feedback closing
People have until Monday to provide feedback on a plan to rezone cemetery land to develop 50 social housing dwellings in Colac.
Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor, November 19
School set for big farm build
Some of Australia’s most beloved food voices are rolling up their sleeves for Colac’s big farm build this weekend, with free tickets still up for grabs.
Government refutes planning claim
The State Government has rejected claims that Traditional Owner groups will have approval power for most planning permits under a proposed overhaul.
New partnership boosts Hey Mate
A community-driven drought support effort has teamed up with a Colac-based not-for-profit to help deliver the program.
Advocates welcome road’s work approval
Critical repair works could begin on a key rural road at Glenaire within weeks after receiving approval from Traditional Owners.
GP visits required for mental health rebates
Colac and district residents will now need to see their regular GP or medical practice to get Medicare-supported mental health treatment.
Planning shake-up concerns Colac MP
A major planning overhaul set for debate this week would slash approval times and help more homes get built, the State Government says.
Colac man returns to court in January
A Colac man will remain behind bars until at least January while he awaits his next hearing date for his involvement in an alleged ketamine drug ring in south-west Victoria.
Residents rally for details on Point Grey co-op plan
More than 100 Lorne residents will meet on Sunday calling for more transparency about plans for the Point Grey precinct.
ROADBLOCK: Resident threatens action after latest crash
A resident at the notorious Barwon Downs crash corner says he will block off the road tomorrow following the latest incident – “and I don’t care if they arrest me”.
Register for big build
Colac’s school farm building festival is just two weeks away, with hundreds of volunteers set to help deliver the project in just 24 hours.
Mock wedding is a hoot
A nonagenarian “flower girl” and an exploding cake were among the highlights at hilarious fake nuptials in Colac.
Repair rural roads instead of dropping limits, council says
A local council and an MP have slammed a proposal to reduce the default speed limit in regional areas.
Fun outing for town and farm
Thrilling rides, riotous wrestling, mad motorsport action and hundreds of colourful creations have wowed the crowd at this year’s Colac Show.
Great gig at picnic
Students and staff at Colac Secondary College have celebrated the end of Mental Health Month with a vibrant music gig and picnic.
Farms support road fix
A community petition with more than 160 names has called for a full re-sheeting of an important rural road.
