Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • 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.

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  • DJ shines a light on history

    There is a treasure trove of Colac and district entertainment history in Roland Kettle’s back shed.  

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  • 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.  

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Case backlog impacts court dates

    Court backlogs because of COVID-19 mean alleged offenders face lengthy waits to appear at Colac’s court.

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  • No jail for $98k theft from ex

    A Colac woman who pleaded guilty to taking almost $100,000 from her ex-partner’s account has avoided jail.

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