Articles by Jacob Traynor
Comment on waste strategy
A separate glass-only service, hard rubbish collection and encouraging more reuse and recycling measures key parts of Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft Waste Management Strategy.
Man to face court over thefts
A Colac man will remain behind bars while he waits to face court at Warrnambool over a litany of theft and drugs charges.
Forced entry into vehicle
Police are investigating after unknown offenders broke into a vehicle in Colac’s Hamilton Street.
Housing plan is now open for comment
Residents and ratepayers can have a say on a plan that calls for more than 300 additional social housing dwellings in Colac Otway Shire.
Cigarette theft
Thieves have stolen about $18,000 worth of cigarettes from a Birregurra business, with investigators appealing for information and reminding residents to call in suspicious behaviour.
Vandalism costs thousands
Colac concreters say the level of local vandalism is beyond a joke, calling on residents to keep an eye out for people interfering with public works.
Colac kids prepared for remote learning
Colac’s secondary school students are “well and truly” prepared for another round of remote learning next week.