Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Federal funding could unlock residential land

    A Federal Government grant could help unlock Elliminyt land for development, deliver water for recreation and create more parkland in the city.

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  • Kennett toilet talks extended

    The Kennett River community will have more time to talk with Colac Otway Shire Council about designs for new public toilets, parking and traffic changes.

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  • Boat ramp burnout charge

    A Colac man accused of doing brazen burnouts at the Lake Colac boat ramp will face court.

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  • Wye rebuild continues five years after blaze

    Fewer than half of the homes destroyed in bushfires at Wye River and Separation Creek in 2015 have been rebuilt, planning data shows.

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  • Colac seeks basin funds

    A potential deal between developers and Colac Otway Shire Council could help kick-start a priority project and unlock more residential land in Colac.

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  • Log contract boosts AKD jobs

    A new log contract at Colac’s biggest sawmill will open up dozens of job opportunities in the city and district.

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  • Colac Otway offers two new apprenticeships

    Two civil construction apprenticeships have opened up with Colac Otway Shire Council, with young people encouraged to roll up their sleeves and apply.

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  • It’s desperate: Colac worker shortages worsening since pandemic

    Businesses, recruiters and community leaders agree – a workers shortage is hurting Colac trade, and has worsened during the COVID-19 situation.  

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