Articles by Jacob Traynor
MASSIVE BOOST: $272M cash splash for Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road and important inland routes will get a $272-million safety boost from the State Government, with hopes that key Colac and district roads will benefit from the cash splash.
Beetles derail timber exports
A Victorian forestry body is calling on the Federal Government to clean up the act of rogue traders that have sparked a suspension of timber log exports to China.
Appeal for missing man
Police are appealing for information about missing man Jacob Conway.
Air rescue after snake bite
An air ambulance had to ferry a bushwalker to hospital following a snake bite on the Great Ocean Walk.
Council unites to decide new mayor
Cr Kate Hanson is Colac Otway Shire’s new mayor and will lead the council for the next year.
Councillors to decide new mayor
Colac Otway Shire councillors will appoint a new mayor tonight but have so far kept quiet about who it might be.
Appeal to cover school costs
Colac’s Salvation Army is teaming up with city businesses in a new program to help local families cover school costs.
Interest rate a sign to enter market
A further interest rate cut is another sign for buyers to get into the market, a Colac real estate agent says.