Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Power pole fire spreads into farmland

    More than 20 firefighting units have turned out to battle a grassfire that claimed nearly 30 hectares at Winchelsea.

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  • Students back in schoolyard for new year

    Thousands of students return to the schoolyard today as Colac and district schools kick off for a new year.

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  • Shire’s newest citizens celebrate

    Colac Otway Shire has welcomed its five newest Australians at a citizenship ceremony in Colac.

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  • 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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