Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Bridge risk on Birre shortcut

    A Birregurra district farmer says there should be signs warning drivers about narrow bridges on a Birre backroad.

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  • Dexter’s draining experience

    Officials are calling him “the miracle dog” – Dexter the Staffordshire terrier has been reunited with his owner after being trapped in a Winchelsea drain for seven days.

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  • Roundabout under focus

    A roads authority says it will work with police and others to see whether reduced speed limits and other treatments are needed to boost safety at the Colac-Ballarat Road roundabout.

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  • Canker hits historic tree

    Cypress canker is affecting one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • Outdoor dining survey closing

    Apollo Bay business owners have praised outdoor dining “parklets” and are hoping the program will continue in the future.

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  • Mystery object on beach

    A piece of history has washed up on Lorne’s shores, with speculation about its origins.

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  • Deadline on election boundaries nears

    People have until Friday to object to proposed federal election boundaries that would sever Apollo Bay, Lorne and hinterland communities from the seat of Corangamite.

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  • P-platers night risk

    P-platers are seven times more likely to be killed or injured while driving at night compared with fully licenced drivers, new research shows.

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