Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Case backlog impacts court dates

    Court backlogs because of COVID-19 mean alleged offenders face lengthy waits to appear at Colac’s court.

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  • Mixed signals for Birregurra tower

    A new mobile phone tower at Birregurra is getting a mixed reception from locals, with some residents praising the improved coverage but others failing to notice a difference.  

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  • No jail for $98k theft from ex

    A Colac woman who pleaded guilty to taking almost $100,000 from her ex-partner’s account has avoided jail.

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  • Bay’s future lifesavers enjoy summer program

    Scores of junior lifesavers at Apollo Bay have finished up refreshing key ocean skills. 

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  • Mixed luck for coast’s businesses

    An Apollo Bay business leader says the town is bustling with domestic visitors, while a report backs traders’ concerns about a lack of accommodation for workers.  

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  • Dumping continues despite plea

    People are continuing to dump second-hand goods at Colac’s Salvation Army thrift shop despite an ongoing awareness campaign.

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  • Bay brigade calls for more firies

    Apollo Bay firefighters are hoping more volunteers will put up their hands to help boost the region’s front line of fire response, and a shiny new tanker could soon be on its way.  

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  • Police nab alleged interlock dodger

    An alleged drug driver who ignored alcohol interlock rules and didn’t have a valid licence will have to pay more than $1400 to get his car back.

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