Articles by Jacob Traynor
Charges over attack
At least one man will face court over a brazen stabbing and assault in Colac, with investigations continuing. Detectives have charged a 40-year-old Colac man with intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and assault with a weapon related to an incident in Gellibrand Street early last month. Offenders allegedly approached a man and assaulted him […]
Cubs enjoying muddy good week
Scores of Colac and district Cub Scouts are enjoying an action-packed week and putting their adventure skills to the test.
Vaccine mission for MP
Colac’s Federal MP has touched down in Europe to try to boost Australia’s vaccine supply.
Drugs found in street sting
A man will face a magistrate on a drug charge and two others have avoided court following a police safe-clubbing operation in Colac.
Pool to reopen after leak
Apollo Bay’s indoor pool will reopen before term two starts, officials say.
Duck season rule relaxed
A new helicopter survey of bird numbers has prompted game authorities to let duck hunters bag more birds during this year’s duck hunting season.
Bridge risk on Birre shortcut
A Birregurra district farmer says there should be signs warning drivers about narrow bridges on a Birre backroad.
Dexter’s draining experience
Officials are calling him “the miracle dog” – Dexter the Staffordshire terrier has been reunited with his owner after being trapped in a Winchelsea drain for seven days.