Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Log contract boosts AKD jobs

    A new log contract at Colac’s biggest sawmill will open up dozens of job opportunities in the city and district.

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  • Colac Otway offers two new apprenticeships

    Two civil construction apprenticeships have opened up with Colac Otway Shire Council, with young people encouraged to roll up their sleeves and apply.

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  • It’s desperate: Colac worker shortages worsening since pandemic

    Businesses, recruiters and community leaders agree – a workers shortage is hurting Colac trade, and has worsened during the COVID-19 situation.  

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  • Abbatoir offering dozens of jobs

    Colac’s abattoir says it has more than 30 positions available, and is looking for locals to fill them.

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  • Scammers posing as police

    Camperdown police are investigating a series of phone scams that pretend to be police.

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  • Jailed driver fined

    A Colac man already imprisoned will have to pay $3000 for driving offences.

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  • Work set to start on groynes

    Construction on desperately-needed groynes at Apollo Bay will start within weeks and finish by mid-2021, the State Government says.  

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  • Hospitality hit hard in latest measures

    Colac fooderies are among businesses wishing for a COVID restriction ease from midnight tonight.

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