Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Emergency fears for Skenes

    A Yeodene engineer and firefighter says proposed safety changes to Old Coach Road at Skenes Creek could create access issues in an emergency.

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  • Bridge closing for upgrade

    A long-awaited bridge upgrade at Colac’s Forest Street will start soon and road closures could be in place until late February.

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Baseless swingers rumour devastates family

    A person has admitted to wrongly linking a Colac couple to a fictitious swingers party.  

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  • Chamber calls to end biff

    Colac’s chamber of commerce wants Colac Otway council candidates to stop the bickering and the politicking and get back to the real issues, including COVID-19 and business recovery.

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  • Police hunt ute after Beeac theft

    Police are appealing for information about a white dual-cab ute believed to be involved in a theft at Beeac.

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  • Councillor is keeping bright outlook for poll

    Colac Otway Shire councillor Kate Hanson says the shire is facing big challenges and it needs experienced, thoughtful decision making to guide it through. 

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  • Boost for council projects

    Colac Otway Shire Council will get another $1.7 million for for local roads and community infrastructure.

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  • Candidates defend voter preference cards

    Colac Otway Shire Council candidates who released how-to-vote cards have hit back against accusations of an “alliance” and say the criticism is creating more division ahead of this month’s election.

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