Articles by Jacob Traynor
Stolen motorbike
Police are investigating the theft of a children’s motorbike in Colac.
PALLIATIVE PUSH: Call for state funding for Colac care service
A unique Colac end-of-life service should be the model for the rest of Victoria, a crossbench MP says, and deserves major support to continue growing.
Whiskey distillery hurdle presents opportunity
Colac Otway Shire Council says it is disappointed about a Perth-based distillery abandoning its Colac expansion plans, but the site is a golden opportunity for other interested investors.
Accolades for business chief
A Camperdown district woman who served as boss of one the country’s most recognisable companies has received a rare honour.
Road ban for drug drive mum
A Kawarren woman who drove her son to work after smoking a joint has lost her licence for 12 months.
Shire welcomes newest citizens
Colac Otway Shire is set to welcome five new Australian citizens during a special ceremony today.
Arrest over broken windows
Police have arrested a man who allegedly smashed stained-glass windows at a Winchelsea pub.
Local cases trend down
Colac Otway Shire has recorded 80 new COVID cases over three days, but the shire’s active case count has dropped nearly 25 per cent.