Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Shoppers rush to beat lockdown deadline

    Colac’s CBD bustled in the ensuing hours after Saturday’s snap lockdown announcement, which provided just a two-hour window before regional Victoria plunged back into stay-at-home rules.

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  • Racing cup visit scratched

    The latest COVID lockdown has once again quashed plans for the Melbourne Cup trophy to visit Apollo Bay.

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  • Recognition for volunteers

    Today is National Meals on Wheels Day, which recognises the staff and volunteers who distribute meals and provide company for older and vulnerable citizens.

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  • Big welcome for Samoans

    Community leaders have rolled out the welcome mat for Colac’s newest arrivals, although a snap lockdown announcement cut the occasion short.

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  • Social housing plan goes to council vote

    A social housing plan for Colac Otway Shire, a move to help found a regional climate alliance and a major Colac toilet block revamp are all on the agenda for councillors tonight.

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  • Shire to vote on joining climate group

    Colac Otway Shire Council will become a founding member of a regional climate alliance if councillors approve a recommendation tonight.

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  • Report safety concerns to authorities

    People should call 000 if they feel they are in an unsafe situation, Colac police are reminding residents.

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  • Council back cleaning firm after cleaning work criticised

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it regularly checks the cleaning of its public facilities and has backed its cleaning contractor.

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