Articles by Jacob Traynor
Push for 40kmh limit through central Colac
Colac’s key CBD streets could become 40kmh, with authorities looking to drop the speed limit in a bid to boost safety for pedestrians.
Twilight game to boost club
Colac Tigers officials hope their first ever game under lights will help the club bounce back after last year’s COVID-affected season, and could lead to more night matches.
Old rivals to meet in decider
Pennyroyal will face off with arch-rival Colac Lawn in Polwarth district tennis’s doubles grand final this weekend.
Redback-to-back champions
Canny bowling and tight defensive pressure have helped division three cricket powerhouse Irrewarra clinch back-to-back trophies.
Ice stash linked to man at train stop
A Camperdown man allegedly caught with 20 grams of the drug ice has appeared at court.
A desparate need for drug support
Colac “desperately” needs funding for a drug and alcohol specialist at its hospital, an MP says.
Police hunt stabbing suspects
An unprovoked assault in Colac’s Gellibrand Street has left a man stabbed and in hospital, with police urging witnesses or people with footage to come
forward.
No cash for Otway panther DNA hunt
State authorities have declined to use eDNA testing technology to help the search for black panthers in regions like the Otways.