Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Wetland millions: council split over spend

    Colac Otway Shire Council will use more than $2.4 million in Federal Government cash to fully fund an Elliminyt wetlands project.  

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  • A sign of the times

    A road authority has removed a Colac welcome sign, while Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled another.

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  • Highway low speed limit attracts campaigner’s ire

    A Colac commuter and Princes Highway campaigner has criticised a new speed limit slow-down between Winchelsea and Geelong.

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  • Stabbing threat puts teen in hot water

    A teen who threated to stab another teen again at Apollo Bay must be on his best behaviour for six months.  

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  • Sports store break-in

    Police are reviewing security footage after offenders smashed in a Colac trader’s door.

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  • Apprentice penalised

    An apprentice caught driving at more than 50kmh above the speed limit at Stonyford has lost his licence for 12 months.

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  • Conviction for sideswipe

    A Lavers Hill man who sideswiped a vehicle and failed to leave a note has received a fine and a criminal conviction.  

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  • Composter hits capacity

    Apollo Bay’s community composter is running at full tilt, but organisers have put a call out for volunteers.

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