Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Mother clocked at 183kmh

    Colac road police have been left flabbergasted after detecting a mum travelling at more than 180kmh on the Princes Highway – on Mother’s Day.

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  • Permit fees double

    Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to double building permit fees in the next financial year – but it’s all part of the plan to deter people from using the service.

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  • Knife shame: Footy spectator arrested after brandishing weapon

    Police have arrested a man who allegedly pulled a knife at a local football game at Birregurra.

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  • Colac entrance signs would cost $50k

    Colac entry signs would cost $50,000, budget documents show.

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  • Chin community plan on hold

    Hundreds of people from Melbourne’s Chin community are still keen to live and work in Colac, a spokesperson says.  

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  • Survey results coming

    Apollo Bay’s biggest need is for permanent housing and people are considering moving away because of the lack of long-term rentals, community members say.

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  • Police just passing through

    A heavy police presence has turned heads in Colac and district, but residents have little reason to worry.

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  • Information wanted on damage

    Vandals have apparently targeted an Apollo Bay business’ advertising twice within a week.

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