Articles by Jacob Traynor
Trial over truck crash death
The truck driver involved in a crash that killed a passenger on an Otways road is set to face trial.
Responders need safe passage
Colac’s first responders say too many motorists are failing to slow down while they perform their vital services.
Bay boats enjoy open water
More dredging and related works have boosted Apollo Bay Harbour access and safety even further.
Food relief earns nomination
A Colac charity leader is in the running to become a local hero, and her group could receive $10,000 to help feed hungry kids for the next six years.
Families spend time at home creatively
Colac and district families got the creative juices flowing over the weekend, coming up with great ways to stay entertained through the state’s snap lockdown.
Volunteering commitment in the blood
A Colac district charity’s newest president is following in his grandfather’s footsteps.
Colac East highway speed cut
A long-called-for speed drop on the highway in Colac East will make a big difference in safety without a big difference in travel time, Colac’s mayor says.
RENT RELIEF: Colac’s vacant shops fill up as costs reduce
Previously vacant shops in Colac are filling as business booms in the CBD and landlords come to the party on more realistic rent.