Articles by Jacob Traynor
AXE. THE. TAX. Mayors, farmers, firefighters united against new levy
Eight Western District mayors including from Colac Otway and Corangamite have joined forces against a controversial emergency services tax.
Empty housing requires work
A woman who will soon be homeless in Colac says there is public housing sitting vacant across the city, with some dwellings empty for more than a year.
Charity appeals for food stress support
People in Colac are going without meals and being forced to eat expired or spoiled food, a charity leader says.
Children enjoy national storytime fun
A tale of a truck driver, his cat, and their journey to reunite has captivated children in Colac and across the country.
West upgrade gets full funding
Colac West Primary School will be able to deliver a key $10.2-million project after receiving full funding in the State Budget yesterday.
Sirens sound to protest fund
More sirens are sounding across Colac in support of protesting farmers and volunteer firefighters.
Midcourter makes successful move into goals
A star winger has shone during a switch into the goal circle, and a young shooter has stepped up against a former Colac champion.
Colac runners go the distance
It was a family affair for Colac’s O’Dwyer family at one of the country’s biggest running events on the weekend.
