Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Cannabis claim rejected

    A Beech Forest man who was caught growing cannabis told police that gangsters forced him to do it, a court has heard.

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  • New vision for accommodation at Birregurra

    A pared-down version of a community-opposed motel development at Birregurra is back – and is seeking council approval.

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  • Council to vote on proposed rate change

    Colac Otway Shire Council would spend twice as much on employee costs as capital works under a proposed new budget, with the average rates bill increasing by 1.75 per cent.

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  • Inaugural event makes a splash

    More than 100 swimmers have dived into Apollo Bay’s open water as part of an inaugural grassroots event.

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  • Anzacs honoured at Apollo Bay: Edmond remembers

    Anzac Day has always held a special significance for Edmond Shea.

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  • Webcam angers surfers

    Coastal boardriders and residents are up in arms about live surf cameras at Wye River and Lorne’s point.

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  • Magistrate slams driver over roadside outburst

    A Colac man who chased a neighbour with a metal tool in a “road rage”-like attack has received a scolding from a magistrate.

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  • Council remains quiet about $350,000 spend

    Colac Otway Shire Council is keeping shtum about whether it will be able to recoup an extra $350,000 that it paid to redo a Colac sports oval upgrade.

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