Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Thieves strike at business

    Police are appealing for information following the theft of outdoor tools from a Colac business.  

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  • Vandalism attack on pride and joy

    Unknown vandals have senselessly attacked a Colac learner driver’s new vehicle, with police and the driver’s father appealing for witnesses. Police believe at least one offender used a knife to slash three tyres of a white Holden ute in Polwarth Street some time between 1pm on November 20 and 8.30am the next day. The vandal […]

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  • Drug accused faces court

    A Colac woman who police arrested in a major drugs investigation will plead guilty to charges next month.  

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  • Second arrest for servo robbery

    Police have arrested a second person over an alleged armed robbery at a Cobden service station.  

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  • Christmas spirit goes on show

    Merry banners are flying in Murray Street, hand-painted trees have landed in Memorial Square, and the city’s new hoop pine is slowly growing for Christmases yet to come.

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  • Council staff levels keep going up

    Colac Otway Shire Council has a record-high number of employees, while its leaders have received a pay boost.

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  • Police urging for caution following coastal crashes

    Coastal motorcycle crashes and an influx of visitors on regional roads have road police urging motorists to drive to conditions.  

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  • New tower rises up

    Birregurra residents could soon be benefiting from boosted mobile coverage, with a new Telstra tower taking shape at the town’s recreation reserve.  

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