Articles by Jacob Traynor
Lake health warning after rain
People should avoid swimming in Lake Colac 48 hours after rain, new signs advise.
Picnic plans progressing
Work has started on a concrete footpath through Colac’s sculpture park, while the carpark near the public toilets on the east side of Barongarook Creek Bridge in Murray Street will be temporarily closed to vehicles today
A “quiet revolution” for court systems
High-risk offenders are unaffected by delays to Colac and Geelong’s court system and a Geelong-based lawyer has praised a suite of changes in response to COVID-19.
DJ shines a light on history
There is a treasure trove of Colac and district entertainment history in Roland Kettle’s back shed.
Physio to become citizen
After feeling like an Australian for many years, Colac physiotherapist Manas Moholkar says he is looking forward to making it official.
Construction boom across Colac Otway
Building approvals in Colac Otway Shire are on track for a record 12 months, with scores of projects already having received the green light.
Sheepdog competition returns to Deans Marsh
Organisers have confirmed the popular Deans Marsh Dog Trials will go ahead later this month, beginning from January 22.
Community helps paint water tank murals
Families are helping to paint colourful murals onto water tanks at Lavers Hill as part of a community art project.