Articles by Jacob Traynor
Worker opportunity
Colac and district health, aged care and childcare could benefit from a migration workforce boost.
Appeal over meth lab case
A woman convicted over a Colac drug lab is appealing her sentence to a higher court.
Report bolsters surf centre push
A proposed ocean safety centre at Apollo Bay would deliver almost $33 million to the local economy and create scores more jobs, new projections show.
Colac delivery truck driver avoids criminal record
A truck driver who took out a powerline in Colac has lost his licence for three months, but will scrape by without a criminal record.
Praise for selfless first responders
A team of Simpson community first responders has notched up nearly 100 callouts in its first year and saved at least two lives.
Non-lethal options under state rollout
All frontline police in the Colac district and beyond will receive tasers as part of a state-wide roll-out.
Council transport training
A Colac Otway Shire councillor will head to Melbourne’s Town Hall to talk transport issues and bring back helpful tools for staff and councillor decision-making.
Harbor and lighting contracts awarded
A Birregurra sports lighting project and major Apollo Bay design works can get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding contracts for both works.
