Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Alliance decision before July

    Colac Otway Shire Council could decide whether to join a regional climate alliance by mid-this year, its environment boss says.

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  • Units for health workers

    A proposed multi-storey development in Colac would provide six new units in the city for health service staff.

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  • Pokies profits plummet because of lockdowns

    COVID-19 has helped keep close to $2 million in the pockets of Colac Otway and Corangamite pokies players, new data shows.

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  • State funding request for sports lights

    Colac Otway Shire Council will seek more than $350,000 in State Government cash for two sports ground upgrades in Colac.

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  • Contract decision for track

    A major mountain bike trail project at Forrest is gaining speed, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving more than $1 million in construction contracts.  

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  • Lightning knocks bricks from chimney

    Apollo Bay shoppers and pedestrians received a hell of a shock when lighting struck a historic chimney nearby.

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  • Cressy wins big with dog trial

    Wild weather, close competition and a great community turnout – Cressy’s iconic dog sheepdog trials had it all this year.

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  • Colac anglers net wins

    Community anglers from near and far have wrapped up the Lake Purrumbete Angling Club’s highly successful twilight competition, with a Colac fisher once again taking out a top prize.

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