Articles by Jacob Traynor
Shire must double its house stock
Hundreds more social housing dwellings are required to meet the need within Colac Otway Shire, a new report says.
MP wants new squad to speed up approval
Polwarth communities are suffering from a land squeeze and the state planning authority’s “glacial speed” is holding up local developers and builders, a Colac MP says.
Call for a sensible lockdown approach
A Colac business advocacy group wants the State Government to avoid lumping the whole state together when it comes to COVID restrictions.
PUT IN A GRANNY FLAT: Council encourages landowners to build in back yards
More granny flats and bungalows could help with Colac’s housing crunch, and Colac Otway Shire Council will write to owners of vacant properties in a bid to speed up supply.
More rod-ready fish for Colac anglers
Anglers can reel in thousands more fish at Lake Colac as a historic fish stocking continues.
Harbour cash: State Budget injects $3 million into Apollo Bay facility
Apollo Bay’s harbour will receive $3.4 million for critical works that will secure its future and bring in more boats to call the port home.
Union steps up calls for sawlog supplies
Developing a long-term plan for the region’s forestry would secure Colac jobs and boost local employment, a union boss says.
Environment is number one
The natural environment and location are what make Colac Otway unique, a survey says, while people are most proud of the shire’s community spirit. Meanwhile, Colac Otway Shire Council should be focusing on protecting the environment, planning for sustainable growth and boosting infrastructure investment like roads and paths. More than 600 people responded to a […]
