Articles by Jacob Traynor
Poles a problem for driver
A man who was busted for an insecure load must not drive for more than 12 months, while marijuana users could be getting more than they bargained for.
Council land sale backed
Colac Otway Shire Council will advertise to sell council-owned land at Colac’s Bruce Street in the “very near future”.
Call to stay safe
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson says heading into another lockdown is devastating but essential to keep Colac Otway residents and all Victorians safe.
Tree chop hot water
A man has escaped a criminal conviction after his neighbour’s trees were lopped at Apollo Bay.
Late ballot concern for shire’s election
More people took part in the Colac Otway Shire 2020 election, but discussions reveal some people might have received their ballots ultra-late.
Another crash at roundabout
More than a dozen trucks have likely driven across a notorious Colac East roundabout since its opening, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
Super show for skygazers
Stargazers will be hoping for a break in the cloud cover tonight so they can drink in an impressive and rare lunar spectacle.
Supermarket brawl leads to penalty
A Camperdown man involved in a group fight at a supermarket was picking up groceries for his mum, a court has heard.