Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Kennett River desperate for toilet solution

    Kennett River residents say visitors are using the beach as their toilet while a “standoff” over paying for public facilities continues.

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  • Wanted on warrants

    Police want information on the whereabouts of a woman believed to be living in the Colac area.

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  • Farm rating change unlikely

    An idea to ping farms owned by foreign entities and companies outside Colac Otway Shire more on their rates bill is unlikely to find traction.

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  • Pay rise for council staff

    Colac Otway Shire Council employees will receive a pay rise this year and next year, the council’s chief executive says.

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  • Resident thrilled at smoother ride

    A Beech Forest resident says upgrades to a key Otways road have dramatically improved safety for both tourists and trucks.

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  • Hardship policy update

    An updated policy will help Colac Otway ratepayers who are feeling financial hardship to apply for relief with other organisations.

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