Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Shortage forces branch to close

    Staff shortages have forced a Colac bank to temporarily close, officials say.

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  • Pizza run driver was sauced

    A Colac man’s boozy pizza run has ended with police confiscating his vehicle and a court date.

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  • Vote “heartens” whistleblower

    A Colac man who blew the whistle on a Labor scandal says he’s glad to see it referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.

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  • Four teens arrested after home invasion

    Four teens allegedly involved in a “harrowing” armed home invasion and assault in Colac have fronted court.  

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  • Striking residence sold

    A prominent Colac East home with a “big personality” has become one of the city’s most expensive digs.

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  • Liquor retailer blocked at Bay

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have voted to reject a proposed big-name bottle shop at Apollo Bay, amid concerns for the town’s character and fears that a third liquor outlet could fuel spikes in alcohol-related harm.   

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  • Aged care renovation

    Timboon’s public aged care will receive a building boost with Federal Government cash.

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  • Next step for childcare centre

    Colac childcare workers have secured a base for a new early learning centre in the city, with hopes the move will help ease the waiting pain for families.

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