Articles by Jacob Traynor
Treaty body to question ministers, more
The state’s First Peoples’ Assembly could become an ongoing body that provides advice to the government and makes decisions on matters affecting Traditional Owners.
Colac recruit in AFL debut
A deft one-handed grab for a set shot was Oskar Smartt’s first touch of the ball in his AFL debut.
Farmers thankful for generosity
When Irrewillipe’s Ian Clarke received a call from Aussie Hay Runners’ Linda Widdup to tell him there was a truckload of donated hay from Queensland on its way, there were “a whole lot of emotions”.
Welcome change for Conns Lane
Road safety upgrades including a reduced speed limit are on the way for a high-incident area near Birregurra.
Petition for fisheries changes gaining traction
A Colac and district upper house MP’s petition about Victorian Fisheries Authority workforce changes has attracted more than 15,700 signatures.
Work flying for major project
Works have kicked off for one of Colac’s biggest infrastructure projects in years, with contractors forging ahead at the Elliminyt Wetlands.
Court orders to destroy attack dogs
Two dogs that mauled a woman at Winchelsea must be destroyed, a magistrate has ordered.

Drainage concerns for Elliminyt plan
Stormwater drainage concern was a chief reason behind at least one vote to refuse a development at Elliminyt.