Articles by Jacob Traynor
Rescuers back surf centre
Rescuers who saved a family of four from drowning at a notorious surf rip have backed calls to urgently fund Apollo Bay’s proposed Victorian Blue Ocean Safety Skills centre.
Court date set for Colac doc
A doctor accused of rape and sexual misconduct towards patients and who practised in Colac last year will face court in July.
Drivers transported to hospital
A Swan Marsh man who was involved in a crash with a milk tanker remains in a
Barbecues are back in fashion
Residents and visitors can throw another prawn on one of Colac’s most popular barbies again, with the burners near Colac’s Sculpture Park back online.
Subdivision on the cards
Colac Otway Shire Council will look at its options for council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street this month.
Push for 40kmh limit through central Colac
Colac’s key CBD streets could become 40kmh, with authorities looking to drop the speed limit in a bid to boost safety for pedestrians.
Twilight game to boost club
Colac Tigers officials hope their first ever game under lights will help the club bounce back after last year’s COVID-affected season, and could lead to more night matches.
Old rivals to meet in decider
Pennyroyal will face off with arch-rival Colac Lawn in Polwarth district tennis’s doubles grand final this weekend.