Articles by Jacob Traynor
Search continues
Police say the search for a Pakistani man whose vehicle was found near Port Campbell is ongoing.
Mural will cover RSL’s wall
Apollo Bay’s RSL wants local artists to help transform a plain brick wall into an eye-catching mural.
Mum loses wagon for son’s offence
Local motorists have passed a breath test operation, but a Colac man has had his mother’s car impounded.
Speeder hit 193kmh
A driver has sped away from police at 193kmh near Birregurra and driven on the wrong side of the highway, with officers appealing for witnesses.
Birre crash driver cops jail and fine
The driver responsible for a Birrgurra crash that hospitalised a mother and her 12-year-old daughter will spend seven months behind bars and must pay just over $5000.
Patient shocked over allegations
A Colac patient was shocked to learn his GP was facing rape and sexual offence charges, while Australia’s medico regulator wants information to ensure the doctor has complied with his strict conditions, which include not to see female patients.
Council reduces emissions
Colac Otway Shire Council has cut its greenhouse emissions by seven per cent in 12 months, a sustainability report says.
Political wording taints promotion
A Colac trader says he was unable to join in a federally supported small business program because he declined to sign a politically charged document.