Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Councils calling out “unfair” farm hike

    Mayors, MPs and municipalities have slammed a State Government charge that will increase by more than 100 per cent for many farmers – and fears of up to four or five times, for some.

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  • Mix of homes for city

    Fifty new homes in Colac will be a mix of types, the State Government says, with planning and design work underway.

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  • Poll says Coalition to win seat

    A new poll predicts that the Coalition will likely win Wannon at this year’s federal election – but the nationwide result could be a hung parliament, with neither major party able to clinch a majority.

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  • District man’s sentence close to 12 years’ prison

    A Colac district man convicted of incest has been jailed for almost 12 years.

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  • P-plater avoids criminal record for 184kmh ride

    A motorcyclist who told police he was “just having a bit of a play” after being caught 84kmh over the speed limit has escaped a criminal record. 

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  • Haven is eager to open

    Directors behind new mental health housing in Colac say facilities are almost complete and will open soon.

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  • Candidates debate funds

    Candidates for Colac and district’s electoral division are both pointing to levels of federal funding to make their case.

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  • MP presenting petition for crummy roads committee

    A regional MP for Colac and district has presented a petition calling for a committee review into the state of the state’s roads.

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