Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Nursing revamp for historic pub

    A Colac aged-care facility is planning a $5-million expansion that would include moving into the city’s oldest surviving hotel buildings.

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  • Mountain bike, oval lighting contracts on cards for council

    A million-dollar Forrest mountain bike track upgrade could be a step closer this week, with a construction contract on the cards at a Colac Otway Shire Council special meeting.

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  • Power pole fire spreads into farmland

    More than 20 firefighting units have turned out to battle a grassfire that claimed nearly 30 hectares at Winchelsea.

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  • Students back in schoolyard for new year

    Thousands of students return to the schoolyard today as Colac and district schools kick off for a new year.

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  • Shire’s newest citizens celebrate

    Colac Otway Shire has welcomed its five newest Australians at a citizenship ceremony in Colac.

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  • Driver caught on quiet day

    A Tarneit speed demon has kept his wheels by a fraction, while Colac road police have praised most other motorists across the public holiday.

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  • Anglers hooked on contest

    Anglers have once more turned out in droves to the shores of Lake Purrumbete, with a Colac fisher taking out the big prize.

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  • Strong interest in Forrest park

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it is pleased with its options for potential lessees of the Forrest Caravan Park.

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