Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Tribute to heroic actions

    A quick-thinking and courageous response to an intense early-morning inferno has helped Apollo Bay’s firefighters and rescuers earn one of the CFA’s highest honours. 

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  • Bay fire brigade welcomes new truck

    Say G’day to Apollo Bay Fire and Rescue’s newest member.  

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  • Indian federation backs VBOSS

    The president of an Indian Associations peak body has urged the State Government to fund a proposed surf education centre at Apollo Bay.

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  • Flood funds for cleanup across shire

    Colac and district properties destroyed or damaged in floods can be cleared of hazards and made safe at no cost.

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  • Frustration for nurses: shortages and low morale hit health workers

    Colac nurses are overworked, understaffed and feel unsupported by hospital executives, with low morale and more senior staff ready to walk away.

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  • Applause for long tenure

    2002 – the nation reeled from a deadly bomb attack in Bali, Britney and Justin broke up, and Colac Otway Shire Council looked at building housing at the Colac Showgrounds to help with a housing crisis.

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  • Film striking up discussion

    Colac community leaders have roundly praised a moving film about female homelessness.

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  • Big thanks for region’s rescuers

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor has heaped high praise on emergency services and community volunteers in the wake of floods across the region last week.

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