Articles by Jacob Traynor
Vandalism costs thousands
Colac concreters say the level of local vandalism is beyond a joke, calling on residents to keep an eye out for people interfering with public works.
Colac kids prepared for remote learning
Colac’s secondary school students are “well and truly” prepared for another round of remote learning next week.
Poles a problem for driver
A man who was busted for an insecure load must not drive for more than 12 months, while marijuana users could be getting more than they bargained for.
Council land sale backed
Colac Otway Shire Council will advertise to sell council-owned land at Colac’s Bruce Street in the “very near future”.
Call to stay safe
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson says heading into another lockdown is devastating but essential to keep Colac Otway residents and all Victorians safe.
Tree chop hot water
A man has escaped a criminal conviction after his neighbour’s trees were lopped at Apollo Bay.
Late ballot concern for shire’s election
More people took part in the Colac Otway Shire 2020 election, but discussions reveal some people might have received their ballots ultra-late.
Another crash at roundabout
More than a dozen trucks have likely driven across a notorious Colac East roundabout since its opening, Colac Otway Shire Council says.