Articles by Jacob Traynor
Dumping has high cost
Illegal dumping and improper donation can drain thousands of dollars from welfare in Colac, charity officers say.
Spotlighters facing charges
Two hunters will face court over a spotlighting incident at Kawarren.
Show theft guilty plea: man faces sentencing on knuckleduster and assault offences
A Colac man who kicked and threatened police officers has also assaulted another man, stolen stuffed toys from the Colac Show and was caught with a knuckleduster taser.
Beach repairs underway after erosion
Authorities are renourishing sand at Wye River’s beach after erosion swept away sand dunes and a beach access ramp.
Council finalising sign plan
Colac Otway Shire Council says it has been working with Traditional Owners on Colac welcome signs and a roads authority had ticked off proposed locations.
Drug-fuelled crime spree
A Colac man who went on a theft and break-in spree at Port Fairy to feed his “out-of-control” drug habit wants another shot to turn his life around.
Ex-mayor slams worker costs
A former Colac Otway Shire mayor has blasted the council’s employee costs and called for more infrastructure like new footpaths and electrical outlets at Lake Colac’s foreshore.
A welcome sign for city entrance
A long-awaited entrance sign for Colac has appeared at the city’s eastern entry. The community is already praising the welcome development, while there is mystery around its construction.
