Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Former local a federal candidate

    A former Colac woman and Colac Herald journalist is putting her hand up in this year’s federal election.

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  • Tassie farmers want answers on Bay trade

    A Tasmanian peak farming body is calling for an inquiry into why trade between Victoria and King Island is being barred through the Port of Apollo Bay.

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  • Inquiry hears Winch housing woes

    Financing and cultural heritage costs almost jeopardised a community housing project at Winchelsea, organisers say, with costs including $250,000 for granite shards.

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  • Call for funding answers

    A community-led petition calling for answers on funding for Birregurra’s health service has garnered more than 600 signatures.

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  • Vintage wheels set to roll again

    A host of vintage bike lovers are ready to wind back the clock as the Beeac to the Red Rock Retro Ride returns to the district on Sunday.

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  • Residents rally against fisheries restructure

    Colac Otway coast and surrounding areas could be without fisheries patrols under new state cuts, residents say.

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  • Both worlds: council debates wetlands and Bluewater funding

    A funding shakeup and a million-dollar grant will allow Colac Otway Shire Council to deliver its Elliminyt Wetlands project and the proposed Bluewater electrification.

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  • Colac flagged for illicit tobacco

    At least five businesses in Colac have been flagged for illegal smokes, vapes and “chop chop”, a report says.

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