Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Show theft guilty plea: man faces sentencing on knuckleduster and assault offences

    A Colac man who kicked and threatened police officers has also assaulted another man, stolen stuffed toys from the Colac Show and was caught with a knuckleduster taser.  

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  • Beach repairs underway after erosion

    Authorities are renourishing sand at Wye River’s beach after erosion swept away sand dunes and a beach access ramp.

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  • Council finalising sign plan

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it has been working with Traditional Owners on Colac welcome signs and a roads authority had ticked off proposed locations.

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  • Drug-fuelled crime spree

    A Colac man who went on a theft and break-in spree at Port Fairy to feed his “out-of-control” drug habit wants another shot to turn his life around.

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  • Ex-mayor slams worker costs

    A former Colac Otway Shire mayor has blasted the council’s employee costs and called for more infrastructure like new footpaths and electrical outlets at Lake Colac’s foreshore.

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  • A welcome sign for city entrance

    A long-awaited entrance sign for Colac has appeared at the city’s eastern entry. The community is already praising the welcome development, while there is mystery around its construction.

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  • Locksmith’s tool stolen

    Thieves have stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of locksmith tools at Elliminyt.

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  • Vigilance vital for district

    Colac’s mayor has welcomed a restriction ease and called on community members to do their bit ahead of the next seven days.

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