Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Hard waste progress

    Colac Otway Shire Council will have further talks about a hard waste service in the shire, with a business case to hit the desks of the next council.  

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  • Council approves $118,000 for groups

    Dozens of Colac Otway groups, events and businesses will receive a cash injection to help with projects, upgrades and equipment.  

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  • No new COVID in shire, four recoveries

    There are no new COVID cases in Colac Otway and the shire has recorded four recoveries.

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  • Push to unlock housing land in Colac region

    A wounded economy and a dearth of international workers means Colac needs to unlock land for development pronto, the city’s mayor says.  

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  • Election survey draws criticism

    Colac Otway’s mayor has come out against a climate action survey sent to candidates, but the team behind the questionnaire says it is common practice.  

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  • Survey backs hard waste

    More than 97 per cent of people surveyed would use a hard waste service if Colac Otway Shire Council offered it, a new report says. 

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  • Call for Meredith Park review

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor wants the council to lay down the law at Meredith Park, calling for a report on improved management of the park, complete with new guidelines, upgrades and management options. 

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  • Lighthouse will close amid concerns

    Cape Otway’s iconic lightstation has told staff it will close its doors permanently from March.

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