Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • 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.

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  • Man injured in Bay altercation

    An Apollo Bay man who allegedly assaulted another Bay resident will remain behind bars while waiting to face court.  

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  • 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.

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  • 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.  

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  • 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.  

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  • Candidate shares vision

    Colac’s Marg White has answered the call for more women to step forward in Colac Otway Shire Council’s coming election.  

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  • Friends group for rail trail

    A potential Friends of the Old Beechy Rail Trail group could help secure the track, while a host of public hall and reserve committees have made a technical switch.

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  • Bomb squad called in for device

    A suspected incendiary device let off in front of a Colac property has rattled residents and sparked an investigation.

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