Articles by Jacob Traynor
Suspect arrested over Camperdown servo robbery
Police have charged a man over an alleged robbery at a Camperdown service station last month.
Rare bird ruffles feathers
Bird enthusiasts from Melbourne and south-west Victoria are flocking to Colac following a rare duck sighting.
Police boosting numbers
School leavers have been well-behaved so far this schoolies season, coastal police say, and people can expect to see plenty of officers at Lorne and other holiday spots this summer.
Panel wanting water security
Water security and affordability are key parts of the vision that a water panel has for Colac Otway and beyond.
Tiger sighting hard to forget
A new development in the hunt for Tasmanian tiger in the Otways has prompted a Colac woman to share her story about an encounter 45 years ago years ago.
Beach access call for harbour plans
Growing commercial fishing while maintaining the Apollo Bay Harbour’s authenticity, pedestrian safety and traffic congestion in nearby streets are at the front of the community’s mind for the port’s planned redevelopment.
Flood mapping change
Victoria’s Planning Minister Richard Wynne has ticked off a change that will help slash red tape and improve planning efficiency for a host of Colac and district residents.
Council fairness examined
A public service watchdog will take a close look at how councils are responding to ratepayers in financial hardship in light of the coronavirus pandemic.