Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Wayward arrow was blunt

    A blunt arrow could have saved the life of a woman involved in crossbow mishap at Warrion, detectives say, while police have spoken to a man about the incident.

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  • Unlocking land to aid COVID recovery

    Colac Otway Shire Council will make every effort to cut red tape and fast-track land for development around the city.

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  • Council seals deal on Geelong library switch

    Geelong’s regional library group has welcomed Colac Otway with open arms, officially endorsing its request to join the bigger system.

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  • Long meetings are a farce

    Perhaps Cr Joe McCracken summed it up best: “I don’t think any candidate is going to run if they’re watching this”.  

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  • Mayor takes aim at “secret” coastal group

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor has blasted a “secret” coast group that meets regularly with the council’s top brass, and he says the council will set up a new committee open to the public.  

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  • Meredith Park rules

    Colac Otway Shire Council will look to lay down the law at Meredith Park – but it turns out the reserve has had strict rules for more than 20 years.  

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  • Irrewarra mill plots a return

    AKD says it will look to restart at its Irrewarra site in October, providing new jobs for a score of workers in the region.

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  • Another blow for light station

    Cape Otway Lightstation’s owner says the iconic attraction can now accept visitors, but can’t allow them into any buildings, including the light tower.  

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