Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Local centres support changes

    Childcare centres in Colac have welcomed new measures to boost child safety, including a personal phone ban.

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  • Arrests follow alleged armed robbery

    Detectives from Colac Crime Investigation Unit, with the assistance of Warrnambool CIU and Camperdown police, have arrested two men from Camperdown following an alleged armed robbery in Colac.

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  • Mayor welcomes relief for farmers

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor has welcomed details of a $35.8-million State Government drought package, with farmers in Colac Otway Shire eligible for rates relief and other supports.

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  • Cash splash includes foreshore playground

    A Lake Colac Foreshore playground design and three key sports lighting upgrades can now get started, thanks to funding boosts.

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  • Operator’s proposal for new EV charger stations across Colac

    An operator could develop more electric vehicle charging stations in Colac, including at a car park in Bromfield Street.

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  • Teen avoids conviction after multi-vehicle crash

    A teenager was caught up in song right before she caused a multi-vehicle crash near Birregurra, a court has heard.

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  • Leader’s accomplished career

    “She should feel a huge sense of achievement.”

    Rhys Evans Farm Machinery leaders say when Sue Kerr retires today, it’ll be the end of an important era.

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  • Driver flees search, leaves calling card

    An Apollo Bay man was so panicked when police went to search his car that he sped away from officers who were still holding his licence.

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