Articles by Jacob Traynor
Link to help neighbours in need
A proposed local feed link could help Colac and district farmers who have excess fodder to connect with neighbours in need.
TAX UNDER FIRE: Volunteer brigades switching offline to protest levy
Multiple volunteer fire brigades across Colac and district have marked themselves as offline to protest a new levy increase that will see farmers’ bills skyrocket. But CFA officials and volunteers have given assurances that community safety is still protected.
Carp is killing plants, bugs
There could be 700 tonnes of carp in Lake Colac, an expert says.
Volunteers heading to Parliament protest
Colac district volunteers are turning out to protests in Melbourne and Camperdown tomorrow, but one of the state’s oldest tankers must remain behind.
Charity’s fast food concern
A Colac charity leader says a proposed Hungry Jack’s in Colac will impact health, hip-pockets and city traffic.
Young Colac chef rewarded for appetising alfredo
A young Colac kitchen whiz has helped her school land an exciting new addition, thanks to a prize-winning pasta recipe.
Dismay at tax hike’s approval
Colac and district farmers and volunteer firefighters say they are devastated that a controversial fire services levy has passed through Parliament.
IT’S ANTI-SOCIAL: Council opposes state’s form of proposed housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has opposed plans for a 50-dwelling social housing development in Colac, asking for further talks with project managers.
