Articles by Jacob Traynor
Concern for our community’s wellbeing
“We’re just concerned about the general wellbeing of our Colac and district community right now.”
‘Senseless’ damage to sports grounds
Police are investigating smashed fences at two Colac sporting grounds, with the community left to pick up the pieces.
Theft of ute and guns
Detectives are investigating after a ute and three guns went missing from a Kawarren property.
Four crashes in three days
A man has been injured after his vehicle crashed into a tree plantation at Ondit yesterday morning.
Footballer tackles tough topic: whole town ready to listen
For Birregurra footballer Jaydn Halik, it was a text sent out of his darkest days.
Closer inspection on new ampitheatre
Compliance officers will take a closer look at a Colac district gallery’s brand-new amphitheatre.
Years-long fight for neighbour’s plight
A local older person’s advocate wants authorities to investigate how a Colac woman was sucked into the aged care system against her will.
Beachgoers saving swimmers at Kennett River
A dramatic water rescue by beachgoers at Kennett River is the third in two months, locals say, with calls for more lifesaving patrols at the highly hazardous beach.