Articles by Jacob Traynor
P-plater speeds past police
A p-plater who sped past police at 172km and refused to do a drug test has had his mate’s vehicle impounded at Warncoort.
Police targeting speeders
“If you speed in Colac and surrounds this long weekend, I promise you’ll receive a fine.”
No bail in cruelty case
A Camperdown man accused of animal cruelty and making threats to kill will remain in custody until August.
Council satisfaction survey
Colac Otway residents and ratepayers can have their say on their council’s performance during the annual community satisfaction survey.
Lucky escape from crash
Police are urging motorists to take breaks after a high-impact smash at Pomborneit that hospitalised three people, including an 11-year-old.
Guilty plea over ALC hacks
A magistrate will decide if a Colac man with computer skills heads to jail after he tried to steal money from ALC employees to pay for his drug debts and a gambling addiction.
RSPCA investigates illegal Colac puppy sales
RSPCA inspectors are investigating illegal puppy sales in public places in Colac Otway Shire.
Council will waive rates for the Bay’s movie hall
One of the oldest buildings at Apollo Bay will have its rates waived in a bid to keep movies playing over the summer.