Articles by Jacob Traynor
Bail denied for accused over fatality
An international driver accused of causing a fatal crash at Simpson has been denied bail and will remain in custody until at least January.

Wallaby crash prompts letter about blackspots
An MP will raise a Simpson district mobile blackspot with the Federal Government after a dirt bike rider was airlifted to hospital following a crash with a wallaby.

Colac RSL will host state heads
The RSL’s new state leader and delegates from sub-branches across the south-west will arrive in Colac today for a major meeting about the organisation’s future.

Cobden man killed, tourist under guard in district crash
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage as they continue to investigate a fatal crash at Simpson last night.

BASIN BOOST: Wetlands will support lake health, council says
A multi-million-dollar wetlands project will boost the health of Lake Colac and have minimal impact on lake levels, officials say.
Rider airlifted following kangaroo hit at Simpson
A dirt bike rider has been airlifted to hospital following a crash at Simpson.
Tourism expert shares insight
Know who you are, know your target market, and work with others to reach it. That’s the key to success, a visiting tourism and hospitality expert has told Colac and district producers.
Mates taking on charity rally
Four country rascals and an old Ford Fairlane have set off in a week-long rally adventure for a good cause.