Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Electric talks lead to division

    A push to accelerate an Apollo Bay electric vehicle charger project has sparked debate among Colac Otway Shire councillors.

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  • Bluewater to replace ceiling and roof

    Colac’s Bluewater pool is set for a major roof and ceiling replacement with Colac Otway Shire councillors signing off on a $900,000-plus contract.

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  • Physio lands centre rooms

    A sports treatment clinic will retain its digs at Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre after Colac Otway Shire Council green-lit a new consulting room lease deal.

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  • Offender fined

    A Colac man who failed to complete court-ordered community work has received a $1000 fine instead.

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  • Fatal crash unpacked: Coroner suggests fix-up on district road

    Speed, a local road’s poor condition and driver unfamiliarity all played a part in a fatal crash near Birregurra, a Coroner’s report says – with recommendations to fix a deadly dip.

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  • Blood van coming to town

    Lifeblood’s mobile blood van is rolling into Colac Central Reserve’s car park on August 8, with a callout for donors to pre-book their spot.

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  • Birregurra pines will stay

    Three pine trees will remain on a Birregurra property after Colac Otway Shire councillors voted against their removal.

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  • Burglars take off with charity tin

    Two thieves suspected to be youths have smashed their way into a Colac business and stolen a children’s charity tin – all in under 15 seconds.

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