Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Proposed rules for nature-strip planting

    Residents and ratepayers could soon have a say on new proposed nature strip rules in Colac Otway.

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  • Fines waived ‘overnight’

    An infringements authority has waived more than $12,000 in fraudulent fines for a Colac man “overnight”. 

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  • Charity helps reduce pressure

    Removing the stigma, reducing the strain. That’s what Colac’s Salvation Army is doing amid unprecedented cost-of-living pressures.

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  • Community frustrated with path repair delay

    Despite repeated commitments to repair the Lake Colac path by last summer, and State Government funding to complete the work confirmed almost a year ago, Colac Otway Shire Council says it’s only reached “design” stage.

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  • Health research team wows crowd

    All these discoveries have been made right here, by Colac Area Health’s research team.

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  • Advocate welcomes mental health housing

    A Colac Otway support advocate has welcomed progress on mental health social housing in Colac, flagging “huge” wait lists for accommodation.

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  • Grant to encourage more female riders

    More women will get a chance to sharpen their mountain biking skills at Forrest thanks to a game-changing new grant.

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  • PAY BACK PLEDGE: Disgraced travel agent shares insight into addiction and plans to pay victims

    He stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Colac community. Now, he’s asking for their vote.

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