Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Candidate’s post raises eyebrows

    A Colac Otway Shire Council candidate who has shared anti-mask rhetoric on his personal Facebook page says he encourages the use of high-quality masks.

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  • Comment: Election becomes a vote on climate

    Voting preference blocks are nothing new, and never very “secret”. In fact, groups with common interests working together underpins democratic process.

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  • Colac ute stolen, smashed

    Brazen offenders have broken into a Colac home, stolen a ute and smashed it on district boom gates.

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  • Police urge vigilance at caravan parks

    A group of thieves are continuing to steal from caravan parks at Lorne and across the Surf Coast, police say, with holiday makers urged to keep an eye out.

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  • Colac Otway case remains

    Colac Otway is one of three regional local government areas with a remaining active COVID-19
    case.

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  • Seal takes a wrong turn

    That’s either a funny-looking cow or one very lost seal.  

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  • Promising comment over speed limit drop

    Victoria’s new roads minister will “strongly consider” a review that could recommend dropping the speed limit at Marengo. 

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  • Otways trail will be back after closure

    Old Beechy Rail Trail volunteers say the popular track is far from “dead”, following public comments that the trail was on its last legs.

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