Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Workplace action for council staff

    If you noticed work stop at Colac Otway Shire Council last week, there was a reason.

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  • Complex scheme drives requests: planners

    Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers have reported one of the highest request rates in regional Victoria.

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  • Umpires can’t move to crowded reserve

    Colac Otway Shire Council has put the kibosh on Colac district football umpires moving to Central Reserve – with concerns the oval is already “bordering on over-use”.

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  • PLANNING PLEA: Permit delays are a nightmare for Colac man

    “This is the hardest road I’ve had in my 40 years in the building industry.”

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  • Colac Herald journo has his final say

    I know what you’re thinking: leaves his job and writes a letter to the community – how’s the ego on this guy, right?

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  • Anglers reel in hefty fines

    A pair of fishy late-night anglers have each copped a $1000 fine at Colac’s court.

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  • Animal advocacy

    Clean energy, climate action and universal healthcare for animals are all reasons Elisha Atchison wants to represent Colac and district’s state seat.

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  • Expert tips Liberal win in Polwarth

    The race for Colac and district’s state seat is shaping up to be tighter than ever, with the bulk of Polwarth voters set to head to the polls tomorrow.

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