Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Second opinion for water-logged oval

    Colac Otway Shire Council will get a second opinion on Colac’s Western Oval before choosing on a fix, while the oval will remain closed for matches.

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  • Hiccup for race holiday plan

    A call to make the Colac Gold Cup a public holiday has received a tepid reception, while laws about timing might have scratched the proposal before it’s out of the gate.

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  • Otway dinosaur’s chance for state honour

    A dinosaur that roamed the Otways more than 110 million years ago could become Victoria’s official state fossil – but it needs your help.

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  • Otways mobile tower voted down

    Colac Otway Shire Council has refused to grant a permit for a mobile phone tower in the Otways hinterland.  

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  • Drivers treated after crash

    Two women have required hospital treatment following a crash in Colac.

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  • Driver injured in truck crash

    A log truck driver is recovering after a smash that sent his payload tumbling near Camperdown.

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  • Special time despite COVID

    You’ve heard of snap lockdowns and snap weddings. Well thanks to some creativity, flexibility and collaboration, a Colac and district family has been able to celebrate the life of their matriarch at the eleventh hour.

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  • More time to cross border

    A Colac MP has called for more time for Victorians in Queensland to make it across the border.

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