Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Draft plan revealed for Colac’s precinct

    Shop-top living, three-story development and a “green spine” along Gellibrand Street are all part of the vision for a key Colac precinct.

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  • Drought prompts rates deferral

    “It’s not a gift or a hand-out – it’s just a bit of a slow-down, a pause to help get through to an easier time.”

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor is encouraging farmers impacted by the green drought to make contact about deferring their rates payments.

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  • Rotary rewards Imps’ run

    A Colac charitable organisation has praised the Colac Imperials for the club’s winning tilt at the Otway Trail Run this year.

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  • Wyelangta “fire buffer” space will remain

    A forest authority has ended plans for a revegetation project at Wyelangta following talks with residents.

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  • Teamwork will get things done

    “In the end it’s a team game, and if as a team you can work together then you can deliver results – whether you’re in opposition or you’re in government.”

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  • NARROW: Wannon favourite still unclear

    More than 6000 people have already cast their ballot in Colac ahead of tomorrow’s federal election.

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  • Need to do politics differently

    “We’ve seen it work in other seats – when a local independent is elected, they are able to deliver a lot more for the community.”

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  • Opinion – it’s been a long slog

    If it feels like this federal election has drawn out longer than others, it’s because it has.

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