Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Subdivision plans at Colac West

    An iconic sawtooth building in Colac West’s industrial area could soon make way for a five-lot subdivision.

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  • Bushfire, erosion plans required for permit

    Developers of a group accommodation project at Johanna will have time to secure bushfire and erosion approval, following a decision by the state’s planning umpire.

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  • Victims need to be heard

    Three survivors of family violence in Colac district say victims’ voices need to be heard.

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  • Roads, housing and state support

    Colac Otway Shire is desperate for State Government support to boost business, the region’s MP says.

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  • Public housing fire guilty plea

    A woman who deliberately set fire to her public housing in Colac has avoided jail time.

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  • Country Court rules on renter’s injury

    A Colac man who tried to sue a local real estate for more than $700,000 over a twisted ankle more than four years ago has lost his case.

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  • Coroner calls for better information sharing

    A high-risk family violence offender was released from prison to a Colac home across the road from his victim and child.

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  • Proposed rules for nature-strip planting

    Residents and ratepayers could soon have a say on new proposed nature strip rules in Colac Otway.

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