Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Apprentice penalised

    An apprentice caught driving at more than 50kmh above the speed limit at Stonyford has lost his licence for 12 months.

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  • Conviction for sideswipe

    A Lavers Hill man who sideswiped a vehicle and failed to leave a note has received a fine and a criminal conviction.  

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  • Composter hits capacity

    Apollo Bay’s community composter is running at full tilt, but organisers have put a call out for volunteers.

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  • 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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