Articles by Jacob Traynor
State funding boost for Colac care centre
A Colac hospice and palliative care service will be able to provide unpaid carers with more chances for respite after receiving a big funding boost.
Council sends Birregurra flood map to panel
Colac Otway Shire Council will make a small change to proposed Birregurra flood mapping, with an independent panel to hear community concerns.
Pedestrian crossing funds for busy Apollo Bay street
A priority pedestrian crossing project for Apollo Bay’s Pascoe Street can take the next step after receiving $25,000 in state funding.
Forrest tenant chosen
A national tourism and training company will take over Forrest’s caravan park for at least the next 15 years.
Industry push from candidate
The latest contender for Wannon says he loves a challenge and wants to put local manufacturing back on the Federal Government’s agenda.
Man arrested after drug raid
A Colac man is out on bail following a drug raid in the city.
Council gives pre-school sale go-ahead
Colac Otway Shire Council will sell Apollo Bay’s former pre-school site, with councillors getting final say-so over any deal.
Council wants to stick with rates system
Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to stick to its rates burden status quo for the next three years.