Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Shire celebrates dedicated citizens

    A quiet achiever and dedicated volunteer is Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year.

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  • Coast forum draws a crowd

    Costal erosion, a big bridge revamp and an update on controlled burns are all on the agenda at Wye River and Separation Creek.

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  • Weekend’s offenders disappoint

    A trio of drink drivers – including a driver who was double the legal limit with three children in the car – have disappointed Colac road police.

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  • Police seek four males over sports store burglary

    A Colac sports shop has been burgled again, with investigators releasing pictures of suspects.

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  • State to take over lightstation

    A state authority will take over management of the iconic Cape Otway Lightstation from July.

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  • Marchers condemn gas search

    A host of marchers have taken to Apollo Bay’s streets to oppose gas exploration.

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  • Theatre rezoning is being opposed

    Residents have opposed a suggested farmland-to-township change as part of a Cororooke theatre’s expansion plans, with the project to go before an independent panel before it can get an official nod

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  • Council pay rise to cost $37,000

    Colac Otway Shire Council will pay out an extra $37,000 to its councillors a year, with the shire’s deputy mayor set to earn the most generous increase.

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