Articles by Jacob Traynor
Timber processor seeks permit for upgrade
An Irrewarra treated timber producer has eyes on a big upgrade.
COVID relief on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider spending the rest of its COVID assistance package on lease relief and a rebate on health fees.
AKD exceeds fundraising target
Pink shirts, shoelaces and even pink mohawks have helped a Colac-based company hit an incredible fundraising target for breast cancer.
Get your displays up for lights competition
The annual Colac Herald and MixxFM Christmas Lights Competition launches today, and organisers are hoping for this year to be the biggest ever.
Debate brewing around bottle-o
A big-name bottle shop has plans to open in Apollo Bay’s main trade promenade, sparking discussion among residents.
Council pondering worker camping permit system
Proposed temporary worker accommodation permits would let workers camp or reside at homes and businesses within Colac Otway Shire.
Authorities near finish on new Bay path
Say goodbye to sketchy Great Ocean Road pedestrians – nearly 500 metres of washed away path at Apollo Bay will be back online early next month, authorities say.
Metro speeders put on notice
Colac and Surf Coast police have handed out more than 100 tickets to city slicker day trippers.