Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Council eyes roadworks after incident

    A CFA investigation says road condition was a major factor in a fire truck rollover at Yeodene, with the site of the crash set for a patch-up.

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  • Elliminyt land on market for developers

    A major greenfield development that could deliver hundreds of residential lots at Elliminyt is up for grabs, with sellers expecting offers north of $20 million.

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  • Bus petition in Parliament

    A Colac and district MP has praised a hinterland’s woman’s efforts to establish a year-round bus link between Colac and Lorne.

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  • Super savings shock

    The average Colac nest egg is among the lowest in the region, new data shows, with the typical city retiree more than $100,000 worse off than their counterpart at Lorne.

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  • Bike and documents pilfered

    A Colac victim’s bike and important personal papers are missing following a burglary and theft in Colac.

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  • Compromise: Council considers limited permit for Falls Festival

    Falls Festival should get the go-ahead to host a multi-day music festival near Birregurra, a Colac Otway Shire Council planning report says.

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  • Building their future: contractor appointed for school

    Colac West Primary School is a big step closer towards a “game-changing” revamp.

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  • Crash concerns at local lane

    A roads authority is teaming up with council and police as the crash count at a highway crossing near Birregurra continues to mount.

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