Articles by Jacob Traynor
Motorist airlifted after Colac crash
A woman went to hospital in a helicopter following a nasty crash on Colac’s Murray Street that closed the main road for two hours.
Hoon blues: dangerous drivers chewing up district roads
Residents and motorists can help police nab hoons who are tearing up the road at Swan Marsh.
Council seeking cute dog’s owner
Do you recognise this chihuahua? Colac Otway Shire Council is searching for the owner of the dog, which wandered onto a property at Barongarook more than 10 days ago.
Offender turning his world around
A Colac 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to a string of driving offences and breaching an intervention order, but reports indicate he has “turned a corner” since spending time in jail.
MP backs entrance work
A Colac MP is calling on Colac Otway Shire Council to beautify the city’s entrances.
Council keeps seeking a future for Target shop
Potential Colac retailers are interested in the Target building space but are hesitant because of the COVID-19 situation.
Country musicians thrilled to be back
An iconic Colac country music get-together has returned after nearly a year, with organisers praising the turnout.
Council aims to finish velodrome soon
A cooler, inconsistent summer is delaying the finishing touches to Colac’s velodrome, but Colac Otway Shire Council hopes contractors will complete the project this month.
