Articles by Jacob Traynor
Drug trafficker pleads guilty
An ice-affected Colac woman who was busted trafficking drugs to an undercover police officer says she wants to change for her mother, her father, and her daughter that she no longer sees.
Volunteers help boost contribution of charities
Op shops have backed a campaign to recruit more helpers in Colac, highlighting the benefits of volunteering.
Motorcycle clocked at 150kmh
Road police confiscated this motorbike on Sunday after detecting it travelling at 150kmh on Colac-Forrest Road at Yeo.
Fire crews help secure state’s borders
Forest fire crew members from Colac and district have been helping manage COVID-19 checkpoints.
Help needed to sort donations
Colac op shops are reporting a flood of donations and are calling out for more hands to help ease the strain on volunteers.
Musical renaissance to attract shoppers
Buskers in Colac’s Murray Street could help energise the city’s shopping strip and give young musicians a chance to cut their teeth, traders say.
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