Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Call to tear down groundwater pumping plant

    An Otways landcare group wants Barwon Water to permanently turn off and tear down groundwater pumping infrastructure at Barwon Downs.

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  • Colac hotel applies for more capacity

    A Colac hotel and nightclub wants to welcome hundreds more pubgoers and partyers.

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  • Fundraiser causes a big buzz

    Staff and students from Colac schools have lopped off their locks for a great cause.

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  • Council meeting preview

    A Cororooke theatre’s proposed expansion would have “net community benefit” and councillors should forward the project to an independent panel, a report says.

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  • Crews patrol Otways burns

    Fire authorities have ignited a planned burn at Forrest, with crews continuing to patrol controlled fires across the region.

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  • New totems turn heads

    A Colac Traditional Owner artist and a local TAFE have teamed up to share a story of culture and connection.

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  • Pub sells for over $10 million

    The iconic Apollo Bay Hotel has sold for “well over” $10.5 million, with its new owner choosing to remain a mystery.

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  • Speed demon: motorist avoids jail after avoiding police at 218kmh

    A Camperdown farm worker who reached speeds of 218kmh while evading police on the Princes Highway near Winchelsea has lost his licence and will have a black mark against his criminal record.

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