Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Fireys action won’t impact safety

    A state department says industrial action by green-shirt firefighters, including those in the Otways, will not compromise safety.

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  • QUARRY WORRY: Report’s recommendation backs residents’ concern

    A Colac district quarry should update studies about traffic, groundwater, and skinks before it can receive state approval to mine rock at a new site, a report says.

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  • Farmer’s cruelty charges

    A Colac district farmer and footballer is facing charges relating to more than forty alleged offences of mistreating cattle.

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  • Here’s to volunteers across Colac Otway

    “I wanted to give back.” – That’s why Donna Rice says she dedicates her time to her community, ahead of International Volunteer Day tomorrow.

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  • News briefs: tree on car, dodgy driver and booze burg

    A tree has fallen on a vehicle at Lorne, while emergency responders have attended multiple callouts to clear district roads.

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  • Hope is fading for fisherman

    Stormy weather halted the search for a missing fisherman who was lost in the water near Lorne last week.

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  • Forest fireys taking action

    Green-shirt firefighters have started industrial action for better pay, fresh from battling blazes in the Otways.

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  • Out of range: historic rifle club aiming for new location

    A 147-year-old Colac club will lose its home in February as the last active rifle range in the shire shuts down.

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