Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • ANZAC Day driver blows 0.126

    A motorist caught by a next-day breath test in Colac has lost his driving privileges for 12 months.

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  • EDITORIAL: Perspective on carbon offset vote

    A canny carbon compromise, or a lose-lose for council and the community?

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  • Have your say on Colac Otway spending

    Recycling costs, election expenditure and “poor” investment in new footpaths have all come under fire from Colac Otway Shire councillors.

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  • King Island call for hay relief

    A charity hay drive is hoping to use Apollo Bay’s harbour to send a lifeline to drought-stricken farmers on King Island.

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  • Election investment in tight draft budget

    The average rates bill in Colac Otway Shire would tip over $2000 for the first time, under the council’s new proposed budget.

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  • Concern for our community’s wellbeing

    “We’re just concerned about the general wellbeing of our Colac and district community right now.”

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  • ‘Senseless’ damage to sports grounds

    Police are investigating smashed fences at two Colac sporting grounds, with the community left to pick up the pieces.

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  • Theft of ute and guns

    Detectives are investigating after a ute and three guns went missing from a Kawarren property.

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