Articles by Jacob Traynor
Work set to start on groynes
Construction on desperately-needed groynes at Apollo Bay will start within weeks and finish by mid-2021, the State Government says.
Hospitality hit hard in latest measures
Colac fooderies are among businesses wishing for a COVID restriction ease from midnight tonight.
Recount request canned
An unsuccessful Colac Otway Shire Council election candidate has abandoned his push for a recount of last year’s council election.
Jail term for man over fire
A former Colac man who attempted to set fire to a front door in Stoddart Street has served a five-month jail sentence.
Police arrest alleged beach hoon
Police have arrested a Deans Marsh man over an alleged beach hooning incident at Torquay.
Worker disappointed with damage to her vehicle
A Colac pathology worker is appealing for information after a driver traded paint with her vehicle but didn’t leave a note.
No Anzac Day decision
Anzac Day marches have been ruled out in Melbourne, Geelong and Torquay, but Colac’s march is still up for discussion.
Man bailed despite alleged kill threat
A Camperdown man who was on two counts of bail when he allegedly beat a dog and threatened to kill a 61-year-old woman has received bail a third time.