Articles by Jacob Traynor
Council proposes rate rise to combat crisis
Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing a 1.5-per-cent rate increase to help fund nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief through its next budget.
Colac kids ready to spoil mum
She’s a pasta whiz, she gives great cuddles – and if you ask Colac youngsters Lewis, Ellie and Jai Jamieson, she’s the world’s best mum.
Charity calls for food and cash donations
A charity food project that has supported thousands of people across Colac and district is now calling out for help.
Planning changes help landowners
Colac Otway Shire Council says its latest red tape cut will help thousands of properties and improve development.
Blockbuster new craze in Colac
Bare feet beware: a new blockbuster isolation challenge has Colac kids diving back into the old Lego collection.
Sergeant calls for pothole solution
Colac’s top road cop says the crumbling Princes Highway duplication between Colac and Winchelsea is dangerous and needs a permanent fix.
In brief: Council news, immunisations encouraged
Colac Otway Shire Council has deployed staff to check in on vulnerable and elderly residents, and is offering a webinar for residents to learn about financial support available during the region’s economic downturn.
Fire station ram raid arrest
Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man for a brazen ram-raid burglary at Kawarren’s fire station, and charged another with drugs, ammo and vehicle theft offences.