Articles by Jacob Traynor
Shire rates burden shifts
Colac Otway Shire Council has locked in its new budget, with road reconstruction and an Elliminyt wetlands project at the top of its project list.
Minister responds too late
A Colac MP has slammed Victoria’s retiring Health Minister for finally responding to letters – as he walks out the door.
Funding set for new loos
A Colac public toilet revamp will get a million-dollar funding boost, with COPACC’s Civic Hall also set to benefit.
Restaurant remains closed
A Lorne stalwart has closed the doors of his iconic restaurant, with the region’s MP blaming a new coastal authority.
Falls secures votes for Birregurra shift
Falls Festival is officially coming to the Colac district, with the iconic event receiving the green light to host a multi-day music festival near Birregurra.
Adventurous Joey Scouts explore Colac
Young Scouts have been out and about in Colac, kickstarting their school holidays with an exciting odyssey across the city.
Grand plans for local groups
A major mural project at Cressy, a shrub club’s nursery revamp, a report on power loss at Apollo Bay and more than 70 other projects have all received a big boost under Colac Otway Shire Council’s annual community cash splash.
Court backlog frustrates Colac magistrate
A magistrate in Colac has railed against the state’s backlog of 100,000-plus cases, but figures show the situation is slowly improving.