Articles by Jacob Traynor
Housing plan is now open for comment
Residents and ratepayers can have a say on a plan that calls for more than 300 additional social housing dwellings in Colac Otway Shire.
Cigarette theft
Thieves have stolen about $18,000 worth of cigarettes from a Birregurra business, with investigators appealing for information and reminding residents to call in suspicious behaviour.
Vandalism costs thousands
Colac concreters say the level of local vandalism is beyond a joke, calling on residents to keep an eye out for people interfering with public works.
Colac kids prepared for remote learning
Colac’s secondary school students are “well and truly” prepared for another round of remote learning next week.
Poles a problem for driver
A man who was busted for an insecure load must not drive for more than 12 months, while marijuana users could be getting more than they bargained for.
Council land sale backed
Colac Otway Shire Council will advertise to sell council-owned land at Colac’s Bruce Street in the “very near future”.
Call to stay safe
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson says heading into another lockdown is devastating but essential to keep Colac Otway residents and all Victorians safe.