Articles by Jacob Traynor
Drugs found in street sting
A man will face a magistrate on a drug charge and two others have avoided court following a police safe-clubbing operation in Colac.
Pool to reopen after leak
Apollo Bay’s indoor pool will reopen before term two starts, officials say.
Duck season rule relaxed
A new helicopter survey of bird numbers has prompted game authorities to let duck hunters bag more birds during this year’s duck hunting season.
Bridge risk on Birre shortcut
A Birregurra district farmer says there should be signs warning drivers about narrow bridges on a Birre backroad.
Dexter’s draining experience
Officials are calling him “the miracle dog” – Dexter the Staffordshire terrier has been reunited with his owner after being trapped in a Winchelsea drain for seven days.
Roundabout under focus
A roads authority says it will work with police and others to see whether reduced speed limits and other treatments are needed to boost safety at the Colac-Ballarat Road roundabout.
Canker hits historic tree
Cypress canker is affecting one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Outdoor dining survey closing
Apollo Bay business owners have praised outdoor dining “parklets” and are hoping the program will continue in the future.