Articles by Jacob Traynor
Community helps paint water tank murals
Families are helping to paint colourful murals onto water tanks at Lavers Hill as part of a community art project.
Case backlog impacts court dates
Court backlogs because of COVID-19 mean alleged offenders face lengthy waits to appear at Colac’s court.
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.
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.
Bay’s future lifesavers enjoy summer program
Scores of junior lifesavers at Apollo Bay have finished up refreshing key ocean skills.
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.
Dumping continues despite plea
People are continuing to dump second-hand goods at Colac’s Salvation Army thrift shop despite an ongoing awareness campaign.
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.
