Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Lease signed after long hiatus

    Colac’s iconic botanic gardens cafe could be able to reopen its doors in mid-March, its new owner says.

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  • Council backs path upgrades

    A popular shared-use path along Colac’s Barongarook Creek could get a major revamp thanks to a Federal Government funding fiesta.  

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  • Crusade to revitalise Colac entrance

    A former businessman and other community members are offering to pay for an entrance sign to Colac’s western approach in a bid to better advertise the city.

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  • Public tipoffs help catch suspect

    Tips from the public helped police catch an alleged carjacker and armed robber just hours after incidents at Camperdown and Cobden, senior police say.

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  • Posthumous honour for Wye River legend

    Rex Brown was a local legend who never stopped working for his community, and never sought recognition for his efforts.

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  • BEACH RESCUES: Lifesavers urging swimmers to use patrolled beaches

    A series of rescues on the Otways coast has lifesaving officials urging swimmers to use patrolled beaches.

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  • Shire celebrates community honours

    A Colac business leader who helped shape the city’s response to COVID-19 is Colac Otway’s 2021 Citizen of the Year, while the shire has welcomed its newest Australians with a heartwarming scene.

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  • Irish import wins dog trial

    A young dog trialler has taken out the top spot in the Deans Marsh Dog Trials, with competitors praising the latest instalment of the popular event.

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