Articles by Jacob Traynor
Christmas blaze guts Winchelsea shed
A fire has gutted a shed at a Winchelsea property on Christmas Day.
Violence victims can access help
A drop in Colac’s latest family violence figures is likely due to a drop in reporting, a police area boss says.
RSL secures backing to reopen
Colac’s RSL will open its doors to the public from early next week, with celebrations on the cards for New Year’s Eve.
MP named new Trade Minister
Colac’s Federal MP is now Australia’s Trade Minister and he says boosting tourism is high on the agenda.
Camperdown break-ins prompt police appeal
Camperdown police are encouraging people to keep an eye out following three break-ins at the town in a week.
Cyclist signs lose flashing lights
A roads authority will remove flashing lights from controversial safety signs on the Deans Marsh-Lorne Road after a long campaign from residents.
Police ramping up patrols
Colac Highway Patrol will crack down on impaired and speeding drivers in two traffic operations over the Christmas-New Year period.
Offenders steal Winchelsea bus
“Do yourself a favour and stop before you get too deep” – that’s the message from a Winchelsea resident fed up after offenders stole a school bus, smashed school building windows and trashed the town’s Christmas decorations.