Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Blaze razes district home

    Authorities say no-one was injured when a blaze gutted a family’s home at Balintore, north of Lake Colac.

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  • Colac doctor suspended

    A Colac doctor charged with rape and other sexual offences is no longer allowed to see patients.

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  • Driver reflects on long haul

    Colac’s John Cass has made a career change after more than 30 years of working in the transport industry in Colac.

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  • Concern over growth near powerlines

    A former tree trimmer says an unprecedented level of vegetation has grown too close to powerlines in the Colac district.

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  • Appeal after spa fire

    Detectives are investigating after a blaze destroyed a spa and part of a fence in Colac.

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  • Visitor centre back open

    Colac’s visitor centre is back open, welcoming guests after a nine-month hiatus because of coronavirus.

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  • Candidate wants recount

    An unsuccessful candidate in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2020 election is asking a state tribunal for a recount.

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  • Mobile boost for Birregurra

    A new mobile phone tower is helping boost coverage at Birregurra, with Telstra and the Federal Government switching on the system. 

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