Articles by Jacob Traynor
Multi-sport facility considered
Council should take a second shot to score funding for a basketball-soccer area in Colac West’s only community space, a report says.
Council investigates changes to question time
People asking questions at Colac Otway Shire Council meetings would have a chance to make a short statement for context, under proposed new rules.
Chicken farm considered at Birregurra
A proposed chicken meat farm at Birregurra should get the green light, a planning report says – but with a laundry list of conditions, including fewer birds.
Elliminyt pavilion’s potential upgrade
Upgrading Elliminyt Recreation Reserve’s crumbling pavilion could boost off-field community use and help attract housing in Colac, a report says.
Council to consider new cleaning contract
A mobile app would help proposed new contractors keep Colac Otway Shire facilities squeaky clean for at least the next three years.
Permit approved in farm zone
“I don’t see how construction of a house on this particular block of land is going to compromise our plan.”
Neighbours divided on plan
The closest neighbours to a proposed 1.6-million-bird chicken meat farm at Birregurra have thrown their support behind the venture.
Terms shed light on issues
Councillor behaviour, CEO support, meetings, conflicts and handling of matters with “serious risk to health and safety” are all specific focuses for Colac Otway Shire Council’s new eagle-eye overseer.
