Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Two district heroes remembered

    Two distinguished Colac and district soldiers earned Military Medals in the Second World War, and although one paid for it with a limb, it would not slow him afterwards. Jim Niblett was born in 1919 and raised on an Irrewarra dairy farm. He joined the army in March 1941 and would serve 1195 days, more […]

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  • Former mayors call for candidates

    “Sometimes, when things are at their toughest – that’s the time to put your hand up.”

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  • Hamilton highway high-speeder “late for dentist”

    An Apollo Bay man clocked driving more than 50kmh above the speed limit near Cressy has told police he was late for a dentist appointment.

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  • Arts grants close Friday

    Colac Otway artists and creatives hoping to spread hope and joy in the community have until Friday to apply for a $3000 grant.

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  • Winch graffiti appeal

    More graffiti is appearing at Winchelsea and police are reminding youngsters on bikes to wear a helmet. 

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  • Motels help house workers in isolation

    Colac motels are once again helping to accommodate dozens of meatworkers in isolation, with workers reportedly in good spirits.

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  • Business support grants closing

    Colac Otway businesses adapting to COVID-19 have until Friday to apply for $3000 grants.

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  • Coastal MP wants councils to be ready

    A Great Ocean Road MP says schoolies week could be the first big wave of tourists this summer, and he wants councils to be ready.

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