Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Strikes could hold up Colac trains

    Colac and district’s regional train line could face disruptions in coming weeks because of industrial action.

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  • Driver pleads guilty to dangerous evades, ramming cop car

    A Colac man who recklessly evaded police in Colac and rammed a police vehicle at Port Fairy has pleaded guilty to a raft of serious driving offences and could face time behind bars.

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  • Council seeks feedback on engagement policy

    A proposed public comment policy is up for public comment.

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  • MP calls for new law to target would-be sex offenders

    A Victorian upper-house MP who represents Colac and district is calling on the State Government to introduce laws to help the legal system deal with violence against women. 

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  • Summer program for little lifesavers at Apollo Bay

    Nippers might be on hold at Apollo Bay this summer, but little lifesavers will still be able to swim, board and race for beach flags in a Juniors Skills Development program.

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  • Council will wait to spend million

    Colac Otway Shire Council has deferred a decision to direct $1 million for childcare at Apollo Bay, while whipping through its first monthly meeting in record time.  

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  • Police encourage safe celebrations

    Schoolies at Lorne and Apollo Bay should party responsibly and toolies should leave them alone, Surf Coast’s police commander says. 

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  • Abuse victims to sue Brothers

    Victims of a paedophile former teacher at a Colac Catholic school are launching legal action against the Christian Brothers.

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