Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Power pole replacement work

    Colac residents could notice a buzz of activity across the district’s power pole network, with crews set to replace more than 40 poles in the area across the next two months.

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  • Acclaim for Bay historian

    A dedicated custodian of Apollo Bay’s past has received big praise from a state historical society.

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  • Landslip is under watch

    A road authority says it will keep monitoring a landslip alongside the Great Ocean Road, east of Apollo Bay.

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  • Generosity awes Colac Lieutenant

    It’s been a whirlwind, eye-opening few months for Colac’s new Salvation Army officer.

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  • Brewhouse wants live band go-ahead

    More than 670 festivalgoers could rock out to live music at an Apollo Bay distillery from next month if officials approve a new planning application.

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  • Workplace measures for council

    A new stand-alone policy for preventing sexual harassment and mandatory training for all workers and leaders form part of Colac Otway Shire Council’s response to a damning industry report.

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  • Sand plan a quick fix for Skenes Creek

    Sand renourishment works at Skenes Creek’s western foreshore are underway, with authorities also looking at longer-term solutions.

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  • Public satisfaction rate slumps

    Community satisfaction with Colac Otway Shire Council has slipped significantly, a major annual survey shows.

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