Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Council report card released

    Steering through the COVID crisis, first across the line for carbon neutrality, record community satisfaction and a host of local infrastructure projects are highlights of Colac Otway Shire Council’s latest annual report.

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  • No plan objections

    Colac Otway Shire Council has tweaked its Environmental Sustainability Policy for the first time since 2012.  

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  • Tonnes of glass saved

    Colac Otway Shire Council has almost completed its mammoth purple bin rollout, with its maiden collection service diverting a huge haul of glass away from landfill.

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  • Council concludes COVID support fund

    Colac Otway Shire Council tenants will get lease relief and businesses will get money back on health registration fees as the council releases the last of its community assistance package.

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  • Right lane drive fine

    A Pakenham man who hogged the right lane on the Princes Highway has wound up in court.

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  • Spike in permit applications

    Colac Otway Shire Council is seeing a significant spike in planning applications, a report says.

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  • Offenders take trailer and tools

    Police believe a car loitered near a Cobden business before taking off with up to $15,000 in vital tools and plumbing equipment.

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  • Truck drive fined after road crash

    A Colac truck driver has faced court over his involvement in a scary smash near Irrewillipe.

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