Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • New cop to oversee state’s west

    Colac Otway’s new cop right at the very top has a long background in serious crime and road policing.

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  • Flying fox “nudging” program concludes

    Authorities have called a wrap on a bat nudging program at the Colac Botanic Gardens, with the animals reportedly settled in new trees.

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  • Meaning for mural

    There’s a deeper story behind an incredible new mural at a Lorne health service, the artwork’s creator says.

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  • 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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