Articles by Jacob Traynor
Outside plans for theatre
COVID-19 has delayed a Cororooke theatre’s development plans, but the theatre now wants to look at options for staging the action outside.
MEET THE TEAM: Three new faces gain election in Colac Otway Shire
Colac Otway Shire voters have elected three fresh faces and returned four experienced councillors to the table at this year’s council election.
Fire claims shed, tractor
Emergency responders have worked to extinguish a fire that claimed a shed and tractor at Scotts Creek.
Night operation nabs dozens of drug drivers
A Colac and district road police operation has intercepted 32 drug drivers across seven nights.
Women reaching out for help
Family violence rates in Colac Otway have dropped during COVID-19, new data shows, contrasting with a state-wide increase.
Council reviewing harbour plan feedback
Feedback on a draft Port of Apollo Bay redevelopment plan will be in a report that will hit the new council’s desk soon.
Colac quiet for big race day
It’s the race that stops the nation, and Colac’s streets were certainly quiet during a Melbourne Cup like no other.
Pearler day brings visitors to foreshore
Yesterday’s weather was picnic perfect, with Colac residents and visitors making the most of it at the Lake Colac foreshore.