Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Climate petition’s likely deferral

    Colac Otway Shire Council could wait until COVID-19 restrictions ease to consider a community climate emergency petition.

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  • 15 rams stolen at Gellibrand

    Police are appealing for information after unknown offenders have stole 15 perendale rams from a Wonga Road property.

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  • Farmers thanked and truckies reimbursed for hay drive

    The Timboon Lions Club has thanked donors involved in a mammoth hay drive for fire-affected Corryong, and confirmed that transport companies had been reimbursed.

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  • Families staying with off-campus learning

    Colac school principals have applauded parents for working to keep students at home, amid clear-as-mud advice from state and federal governments.

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  • Community care continues

    Community care workers are on the front line with some of our shire’s most isolated and vulnerable residents; bringing care, compassion and companionship to homes amid the Covid crisis.

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  • Colac children’s gift to aged care residents

    Colourful creations are beginning to brighten up most views at Colac’s Coranagamarah aged care facility thanks to children across the city, as youngsters draw pictures to stick on windows at aged care residences as part of a new community project.

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  • Bay dredging project begins next week

    A desperately needed dredging project at Apollo Bay’s harbour will begin on Monday.

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  • Road operation nets dodgy drivers and restriction dodgers

    A host of motorists across Colac and district face thousands of dollars in fines after flouting COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions on the long weekend.

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