Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Call for council to buy offsets

    Colac Otway Shire Council should buy more than 1500 tonnes of certified carbon offsets to hit its net zero greenhouse emissions target for last year, a councillor says.

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  • Shire awards could stay part of Kana

    Colac Otway Shire’s celebrated community awards should be handed out at Colac Kana Festival in 2023 and beyond, a report recommends.

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  • Beacon approval needed

    Plans to reinstate an old maritime beacon at Marengo are progressing, but officials will need the tick of approval from multiple state authorities before works can commence.

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  • Bus petition fails to sway government

    The State Government has put the brakes on community calls for a permanent year-round bus service between Colac and Lorne.

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  • Caravan park lease faces council vote

    The crown jewel of Colac’s visitor accommodation is up for grabs, with city officials looking to kickstart the search for a new caravan park provider.

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  • Hey! Is that my bike?

    A search warrant at a Colac property has led police to recover two bicycles, with officers on the hunt to find their rightful owners.

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  • Deep digital dive into newspapers for history group

    Camperdown local history buffs can get started future-proofing historical newspapers with help from a State Government cash boost.

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  • Volunteers get digging for riverside habitats

    More than a score of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to get planting along the beautiful Barham River at Apollo Bay.

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