Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Emails clog up council inboxes

    One of Colac’s upper-house state MPs has authorised thousands of bat emails sent to Colac Otway Shire councillors.  

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  • Council approves units

     A proposal to build three units at a Ross Street property in Colac has received planning approval, and Colac Otway Shire Council will uphold a covenant at Elliminyt.

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  • Red tape a headache for rural landowner

    Cressy’s Linda Kelly bought six hectares at Cressy about 10 years ago, hoping to build a home and a grand garden – but she can’t finish her home until she sells her land.

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  • WORK TOGETHER: Community effort aims to get Colac back to zero

    The Colac community has begun to see the effects of its united approach to the city’s coronavirus outbreak as active case numbers start trickling down.

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  • Search is on for Colac Otway’s top citizens

    Rain, hail, shine or pandemic – the Colac Otway community will commend its standout citizens on Australia Day in 2021.

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  • Burglar put back in jail

    A Colac man with a history of offending was back at it within 20 days of walking from prison.

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  • Aid packages sent to communities

    Colac Otway neighbourhood houses and community centres are helping make sure essential supplies get to people who need them.

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  • Thieves target building sites

    Simple steps can help prevent tool and property thefts, Colac detectives say.

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