Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Region’s overdose statistics increase five-fold

    A new report says accidental drug overdose deaths have increased five-fold in a decade across the Colac Otway and Corangamite area, with the region’s death rate among the highest in Victoria.

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  • Lake Colac pipe plan gets council backing

    Colac Otway’s proposed pipe dream is one step closer to becoming reality, with councillors and the region’s new federal MP green-lighting a closer look at the details.

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  • Council to debate Lake Colac water pipeline

    The next stage of a community campaign to top up Lake Colac could get the nod this week.

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  • Young Cat injured in team’s win over Otway

    Colac Imperials coach Dan Casey says a 74-point thumping of Otway Districts is exactly the kind of confidence boost his team needs heading into the pointy end of the season.

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  • Trail closures due to landholder concerns

    One of Colac Otway’s most iconic tourist trails has partially closed until further notice.

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  • Youth drinking alarm for Colac and district

    A Deakin University program has revealed an alarming number of Colac bottle shops are allowing young people to buy alcohol without identification.

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  • Dumping costs thousands

    Thoughtless dumping of second-hand goods is costing a charity organisation in Colac thousands of dollars, and impacting access to crucial support services.

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  • State’s budget spend fails to impress mayor

    The new state budget’s $70-billion cash splash almost completely ignores the region, Colac Otway’s mayor says.

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