Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Charity calls for food and cash donations

    A charity food project that has supported thousands of people across Colac and district is now calling out for help.

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  • Planning changes help landowners

    Colac Otway Shire Council says its latest red tape cut will help thousands of properties and improve development.

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  • Blockbuster new craze in Colac

    Bare feet beware: a new blockbuster isolation challenge has Colac kids diving back into the old Lego collection.

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  • Sergeant calls for pothole solution

    Colac’s top road cop says the crumbling Princes Highway duplication between Colac and Winchelsea is dangerous and needs a permanent fix.

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  • In brief: Council news, immunisations encouraged

    Colac Otway Shire Council has deployed staff to check in on vulnerable and elderly residents, and is offering a webinar for residents to learn about financial support available during the region’s economic downturn.

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  • Fire station ram raid arrest

    Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man for a brazen ram-raid burglary at Kawarren’s fire station, and charged another with drugs, ammo and vehicle theft offences.

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  • Colac sirens honour fallen police

    As sirens wailed across Colac Wednesday evening, emergency responders and community members paused to pay their respects.

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  • Colac kindergarten floods again

    Emergency responders have warned a new Colac kindergarten playground needs work, or it could continue flooding.

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