Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Pub sells for $5.5 million

    “Furious demand” for coastal pubs has led Wye River’s iconic pub property to sell for more than $5.5 million, agents say, with a sad farewell for its owners.

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  • Controversial roundabout will be replanted

    New gravel and plants will arrive at a Colac East roundabout later this year, roads officials say.

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  • Reserve nets court cash

    Netballers have scored a big traction boost at Colac’s Eastern Reserve courts, with $120,000 in State Government funding paving the way for an upgrade.

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  • Digital dilemma: council provides visitor data, advocates want community talks

    Colac Otway Shire councillors will consider what “enhanced visitor servicing” looks like in the region, the council says.  

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  • Dangerous driver charged

    A Melbourne man charged with driving dangerously in Colac’s main drag has lost his wheels and must face court.

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  • Rezone plans on table

    Plans to rezone Elliminyt farmland to make way for hundreds of urgently needed residential lots could be up for public comment within weeks.  

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  • Murray Street upgrade

    Work on major safety upgrades in Colac’s Murray Street – including a 40kmh speed limit – will likely start in coming months, a roads authority says.

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  • Hoons tear up sport oval

    “Idiot” hoons have torn up a Beeac community sportsground, with volunteers left to repair the vehicular vandalism.

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