Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Example of the entrance to Urgent Care at the Colac Hospital

    Urgent care tips 10,000

    Colac hospital’s urgent care department is continuing to see almost 4000 more patients than it is equipped for.

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  • More calls to use district bus

    “If we don’t use it, we will lose it.” That’s what advocates are urging ahead of the return of the Colac-to-Lorne summer bus.

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  • Resident’s reflections on decades with diabetes

    “If you’ve got it, don’t disrespect it – there are others who haven’t made it this far.”

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  • Annual report refers to fake patients fallout

    Actions following the “Fake Patients” saga at Colac’s hospital included fostering a safe “speak up” culture for staff to raise issues and a public apology.

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  • Long-serving leader thanked

    Colac Area Health has heaped praise on a long-serving former board chair.

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  • Great gardens’ grand opening

    Colac South West Primary School has celebrated its Grade Four cohort’s planting power, officially opening the school’s new gardens this week.

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  • Lifesaving club upgrade gets green light

    Authorities have given the green light to a long-awaited upgrade of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club, including a lift and bigger women’s facilities.

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  • Dashcams keep roads safe

    Colac’s highway cops say local dashcam footage can keep dodgy drivers off the road and even help solve other crimes.

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