Articles by Jacob Traynor
New velodrome needs to be resurfaced
Colac’s new velodrome is ridable, but contractors will have to return in warmer weather to get the surface up to competition grade.
Climate debate to heat up
Colac Otway Shire Council could stop short of acknowledging a climate “emergency”, with debate likely to heat up on Wednesday.
Leaders call for calm, more testing
Civic leaders are calling for community calm and increased testing following confirmation of the Colac’s first coronavirus case.
Colac COVID case confirmed
Colac has a confirmed case of COVID-19, with a meat inspecting contractor testing positive to the virus.
Park funding hits a snag
Cororooke’s playspace proposal has received a bumper $250,000 grant, but Colac Otway Shire Council will need to strike a post-COVID deal to accept it.
Shining a light on Elliminyt footpath
Colac Otway Shire Council wants to light up Colac’s Queen Street, with just under a month left for residents to have their say.
Funding nearing deadline
Colac Otway organisations, events and businesses have two weeks to apply for a second round of community cash grants, including a new category.
Funding switch for pool
Important wastewater drainage works at Forrest Common are now on Colac Otway Shire Council’s $1.7-million grant spending list, taking the place of Bluewater repairs.