Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Marginal move: Polwarth boundary change impacts political climate

    Colac’s state seat will likely be marginal at the next election, with Torquay and nearby residents making up for more than one-third of voters.

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  • Call to restore CEO report

    Colac Otway Shire Council should reintroduce monthly progress reports, a community member says.  

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  • Lots for council to ponder

    A Colac Otway Shire Council delegation has returned from Canberra with initiatives to discuss, particularly around immigration and acceptance, a councillor says.

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  • Cash reserve for COVID relief

    A Colac Otway jobs fair will aim to attract workers to the region and encourage young people to build their careers locally.

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  • Bids open on Forrest caravan park lease

    Colac Otway Shire Council wants businesses to put their hand up to manage Forrest’s caravan park, potentially for the next 20 years.

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  • Groups share in council cash

    Sixty-five community groups, event organisers and businesses across Colac Otway Shire will share in more than $240,000 in grants.

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  • Colac Otway declares housing crisis

    Colac Otway Shire Council has declared a worker housing crisis and will deliver a report on possible solutions for the coming summer.  

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  • Council seeking interest for land near former tip

    Colac Otway Shire Council is looking to sell council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street.

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