Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Council encourages trash talk via survey

    Colac Otway Shire Council wants residents to start talking a load of rubbish – the council is investigating a hard waste collection service and has an online survey about how people would like it to work.

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  • Diggers’ stories set to inspire

    When duty called, Yuulong’s George Rhodes answered.

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  • Call for affordable housing

    Hundreds of people have accessed homelessness agencies for support in Colac Otway Shire, a report shows.

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  • Push for guidance

    Colac Otway mayor Jason Schram has encouraged the community to keep showing leadership, compassion and support during the new restrictions.

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  • Illegal shooters in the spotlight

    Brazen hunters are trespassing on Otways properties and shooting illegally, Forrest’s police officer says.

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  • $41,000 in cash detected in Timboon raid

    Detectives have arrested and charged a man after seizing drugs, fake guns and $41,000 cash from a Timboon address.

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  • Housing growth puts pressure on speed limit

    Residential growth and a new tourist attraction will factor into an up-to-date review on the Great Ocean Road speed limit between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.  

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  • Home visits banned under Colac Otway restrictions

    Colac Otway residents will not be allowed to visit others or have visitors in their homes from midnight tonight, with the State Government announcing new restrictions on the shire.

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