Articles by Jacob Traynor
Sports leaders say drive safe
There is extra reason for the community to honour the region’s Road Safety Round this weekend.
Conviction, ban after ramming road rage
A Cobden woman who rammed a vehicle and tried to push it off the road has been convicted and banned from driving for nine months.
Camperdown’s $40m facility
A promised brand-new aged care facility at Camperdown has officially opened its doors.
Council looks to rebadge shire’s annual honours
Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year could become a certified Local Legend instead, under a proposed a shake-up of the council’s community awards.
Councillors to consider nod for new chief
Colac Otway Shire Council could appoint a new boss on Tuesday.
Request for diverse committee
Petitioners want Colac Otway Shire Council to set up an official LGBTQIA+ committee with the shire.
Appeal on Elliminyt plan
The developer behind a 350-lot residential project at Elliminyt has asked the state’s planning umpire to overrule a decision by Colac Otway Shire Council.
Residents ready to make stand
Ten years, 40 crashes and no action until there’s a fatality.