Articles by Jacob Traynor
Out of range: historic rifle club aiming for new location
A 147-year-old Colac club will lose its home in February as the last active rifle range in the shire shuts down.
Urgent care tips 10,000
Colac hospital’s urgent care department is continuing to see almost 4000 more patients than it is equipped for.
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.
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.”
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.
Long-serving leader thanked
Colac Area Health has heaped praise on a long-serving former board chair.
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.
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.
