Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Otways research project is a real hoot

    A PhD student is on the hunt to discover the secrets of huge, reclusive owls in the Otways.  

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  • Cup still set to visit district

    The Melbourne Cup trophy is still set to visit Apollo Bay and a Colac district school, despite officials postponing the events because of the state’s five-day snap lockdown.

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  • Kids well versed in net lessons

    Colac and district students are transitioning into remote learning 5.0 like a well-oiled machine, principals say.

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  • Camperdown assault knocks out three teeth

    A man has faced court over an alleged assault at Camperdown that knocked three teeth from a victim’s mouth.

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  • Mechanic to lead church

    Peter Carter is a part-time motor mechanic, part-time preacher, and has taken on the role of pastor at Colac Baptist Church.

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  • Op shops calling for woolly jumpers

    Colac’s op shops are calling for donations of warm winter wear to help customers rug up through the colder months.

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  • All-terrain crane helps power crews

    A new tough-terrain crane will help power crews as they work in tough spots across Colac and district, with officials keeping a close eye on its performance.

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  • Court news in brief

    A woman could face nearly three years off the road over an alleged drink driving incident at Birregurra.

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