Articles by Jacob Traynor
New candidate is long-serving volunteer
Mother, teacher and long-time volunteer Catriona Ebeling has always been involved in the Colac Otway community.
Politics strikes a chord for Jake
Colac’s Jake Finnigan has done plenty for a 26-year-old. Now, Jake is putting his hand up in Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.
Councillor wants business rate relief
A Colac Otway Shire councillor is proposing to use nearly $300,000 in unallocated funds to offer rate relief to struggling businesses.
Businesses reveal COVID procedures
A “significant proportion” of COVID spread is happening in the home, Colac Otway Shire Council says, while Colac’s big businesses are sharing lessons on COVID-safe with the community.
Man injured in Bay altercation
An Apollo Bay man who allegedly assaulted another Bay resident will remain behind bars while waiting to face court.
Council to have slow opening
Colac Otway Shire Council will watch COVID numbers in Colac closely before reopening facilities, and a recovery team will help boost outdoor seating.
Final spending spree for outgoing council
Dozens of Colac Otway community groups, events and businesses could each soon receive thousands of dollars to help with projects, equipment and upgrades.
Candidate a coastal voice on council
A data-driven infrastructure expert is riding a groundswell of coastal support towards Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.