Articles by Jacob Traynor
RURAL NEWS: Poultry stars at sale, ire over state fire service levy, Bulla steps up price
It was record attendance at the Colac Poultry Club sale yesterday.
City hosts housing inquiry
A Parliamentary Inquiry looking at housing challenges is kicking off in Colac today.
Councils calling out “unfair” farm hike
Mayors, MPs and municipalities have slammed a State Government charge that will increase by more than 100 per cent for many farmers – and fears of up to four or five times, for some.
Mix of homes for city
Fifty new homes in Colac will be a mix of types, the State Government says, with planning and design work underway.
Poll says Coalition to win seat
A new poll predicts that the Coalition will likely win Wannon at this year’s federal election – but the nationwide result could be a hung parliament, with neither major party able to clinch a majority.
District man’s sentence close to 12 years’ prison
A Colac district man convicted of incest has been jailed for almost 12 years.
P-plater avoids criminal record for 184kmh ride
A motorcyclist who told police he was “just having a bit of a play” after being caught 84kmh over the speed limit has escaped a criminal record.
Haven is eager to open
Directors behind new mental health housing in Colac say facilities are almost complete and will open soon.