Articles by Jacob Traynor
Fewer complaints about Colac Otway Shire Council: ombudsman
Fewer people have complained about Colac Otway Shire Council to a local government watchdog, a report shows.
RSL celebrates return to trade
Colac’s RSL officially reopened to the public yesterday for the first time since closing its door in March because of COVID-19.
Senseless attack on award-winning Christmas lights display
Someone has deliberately sabotaged Colac’s most popular Christmas lights display, with the community condemning the “despicable” act.
Dispute frustrates home owner
A Larpent woman is worried she will no longer be allowed to live in her home legally following a planning dispute with Colac Otway Shire Council.
Caravanners heading to Colac
Colac’s caravan parks say they are rebounding after a horror year, with healthy-looking Lake Colac attracting plenty of boaters, fishers and holidaymakers to the city.
Bike stolen in Colac
Police are appealing for information about a bike that was stolen in broad daylight in Colac.
Cleanfill plan misses out in permit appeal
A tribunal has refused to green-light the conversion of a former railway cutting at Deans Marsh into a clean fill site.
No big changes for rates
The State Government will reform minor parts of the local government rates systems but will avoid making sweeping changes recommended to boost fairness because of COVID-19.