Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Diaries part of new animal code

    Barking dog diaries and free cat registrations are part of Colac Otway Shire Council’s new shire-wide strategy for managing domestic animals in the community.

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  • Council moves forward on housing land plan

    A proposed Elliminyt land development could open up more than 500 lots of much-needed residential land in Colac, the city’s mayor says.  

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  • Council calling for a redesign

    Colac Otway Shire Council has formally opposed the landscaping design at Colac East’s “eyesore” roundabout entrance.  

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  • Family offence rate hits a five-year high

    Colac Otway Shire’s family violence rate has reached a five-year high, new police crime data shows.

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  • Drone tech easily passing muster

    “It’s completely revolutionised the way we run the farm.”

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  • Shire awards have a new date

    Colac Otway Shire’s community award winners will receive their accolades at the Colac Kana Festival next year as the council “tries on” on new date for its honours.

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  • Council reserves housing lots

    Colac Otway shire Council will go ahead with a public sale process to sell council-owned land in Colac.

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  • Super chopper arrives in Colac

    A big, beefed-up water-bombing helicopter has landed in Colac ready to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters protect communities over the summer.

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