Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • 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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  • Colac Otway passes 1000 mark for COVID

    Colac Otway Shire has recorded more than 1000 COVID cases since the pandemic began, propelled by more than 700 cases this month.

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  • Schools ready for new normal

    Colac principals say schools are gearing up for a return under new COVID rules, but staffing could likely be touch-and-go.

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  • Trainers flock to Cressy

    Hundreds of dogs and their handlers have descended on Cressy for the return of the town’s celebrated sheepdog trials.

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  • Pacific worker boost: Vanuatu employees fill labour shortage

    Scores more international workers have arrived in Colac to help fill critical labour shortages, but the COVID outbreak has curbed officials from properly rolling out the welcome mat. 

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  • Call to open visitor centre

    A former volunteer at Colac’s Visitor Information Centre says the facility should reopen its doors for visitors and holidaymakers.

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