Articles by: Jacob Traynor
HEADWAY: Fewer homes proposed at Colac site
Officials will consider reducing the number of social and affordable homes delivered at a controversial site in Colac.
Road fix requires heritage tick
A cultural heritage authority says it would need a new request to repair a crumbling connector road near the coast.
Community keen for big build
A television gardening guru is calling out for helping hands, with plans to build a farm at a Colac school in just 24 hours.
Pink pair’s inspiring mission for cancer support
If you spot these two colourful characters in Colac, be sure to stop and say hello.
Deliberate damage at nature space disappoints
Authorities are disappointed by deliberate tree damage at a Colac nature space.
Truck driver cutting it a little bit too fine
Spare a thought for the council workers.
Tourism body is ‘ideal partner’: deputy mayor
Corangamite Shire Council has renewed its partnership with Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism and neighbouring councils to get more bang for its marketing buck.
Pastures helped lift farm’s animal health
As a part-time vet and part-time beef farmer, Stephen Warth is seeing the animal health benefits that flow from a diverse multispecies feed offering.
Government tops up rural loan program by $1 billion
The Federal Government says a funding boost for a loan program will help farmers across the region.
Farm group wants stronger target
An agricultural environmental advocacy group says the Federal Government’s target to cut carbon pollution is set too low.
MP let off for manure drop
A district MP accused of helping deliver a box of cow poo to the Premier has been let off the hook, with a report citing a “technical issue”.
Valley road is important link
Residents and farmers say work is urgently needed on a key connector road in the Cape Otway region.
Residents to take on piece of city’s railway history
The community will be able to soon showcase Colac’s historic rail turntable.
Tree removal probe
Officials are responding to reports of unpermitted tree removal at a Barongarook property.
Rescue funds spent
Officials have confirmed that $550,000 for toilets and an ocean rescue shed at Apollo Bay has been spent elsewhere.
Show returns to boost support
Same place, same shine – but a new date, and even more significance.
