Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Housing conundrum for farming blocks

    A common-sense way to help the housing shortage – or are would-be farmers pulling the wool over council’s eyes?

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  • Busy day for council meetings

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s finances, Colac’s city reserves and a proposed Apollo Bay subdivision are all up for discussion at COPACC today.

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  • Electronics stolen from school site

    Thieves have stolen iPads, electronics and more items from the Colac Specialist School redevelopment site.

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  • Discover connected creativity

    Whether it’s painting in oils, weaving with willow, indulging in a workshop or enjoying a chat over craft and a warm cuppa – the Colac Makers’ Space has something for everyone.

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  • Police seek stolen facility

    Police are investigating after a custom-built cool room went missing from a Pomborneit Norths property.

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  • Minister spruiks sick pay

    The state’s Employment Minister has dropped into Colac to meet with business groups and community members and plug a new Sick Pay Guarantee.

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  • URGENT NEED: Critical hospital department running out of space

    Patients are in passageways during times of peak demand as Colac Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre outgrows its facilities, a report says.

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  • RED TAPE BLUES: Delays leave Beeac without phone services

    Mobile blackspots at Beeac have forced a CFA captain to use a public fire radio to contact paramedics during a personal medical emergency.

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