Articles by Jacob Traynor
Clarity over authorities’ roles
A Lake Colac advocate and Colac’s state MP say lake management has fallen through the cracks of bureaucracy.
Alleged breach of bail orders
Warrnambool’s court has remanded a Camperdown district man as he waits to face a magistrate on charges of making threats to kill, harassing a witness and animal cruelty.
Man jailed after Bay incidents
A former Apollo Bay footballer who choked a woman and broke into a house and threatened to kill the occupant and himself has been sentenced to four years’ prison.
Beach becomes a big canvas
A freehand artist dubbed “the Banksy of Barwon Heads” has etched a stunning scene into a dry riverbed at Lorne.
Unit development proposed in Colac
A local developer wants permission for a million-dollar subdivision and unit development in Colac, and a popular Barongarook brewery has requested to provide music for longer.
Rescues confirm need for training
A proposed blue-ocean skills centre at Apollo Bay could help curb a startling rise in beach tragedies.
Future water sources under consideraton
A panel will consider water options for the region’s future after communities in Colac and surrounds had a say on ways to secure the resource.
Flush rate demonstrates Apollo Bay’s tourism influx
Sewage flows could point to higher-than-usual crowds at Apollo Bay this peak season.