Articles by Jacob Traynor
Lucky escape from crash
Police are urging motorists to take breaks after a high-impact smash at Pomborneit that hospitalised three people, including an 11-year-old.
Guilty plea over ALC hacks
A magistrate will decide if a Colac man with computer skills heads to jail after he tried to steal money from ALC employees to pay for his drug debts and a gambling addiction.
RSPCA investigates illegal Colac puppy sales
RSPCA inspectors are investigating illegal puppy sales in public places in Colac Otway Shire.
Council will waive rates for the Bay’s movie hall
One of the oldest buildings at Apollo Bay will have its rates waived in a bid to keep movies playing over the summer.
Suspended truckie crashes
A truck driver on a suspended driver’s licence will face court after rolling his vehicle at Winchelsea.
Police search for bike thief
Police are investigating the theft of a bicycle stolen from the Winchelsea Hotel.
Community praises lake race
Community leaders have once again raced across Lake Colac, with resounding praise for the popular event.
Lake water quality is high on agenda
Lake Colac’s co-ordinating committee is putting water quality high on its agenda and plans to meet more regularly, a spokesperson says.