Articles by Jacob Traynor
Lakeside views impress visitor
He might seem far from home, but this koala enjoyed a pristine morning near Lake Colac’s foreshore from among the best seats in the house.
Candidates slam vandals
A climate action candidate says defacing her signs is “childish”, with another victim of vandalism also unimpressed.
Urgent works to protect walkers
Speed limit drops, a gravel path and traffic bollards will help protect pedestrians at Apollo Bay, with locals praising the interim safety solution.
Whiskey plan still potent
Whiskey makers say grand plans for a major Colac distillery are still “rock solid” despite turbulence because of COVID.
Shop around to show love
There’ll be superheroes in the street and sales in plenty of shop windows, with a city-wide shopping spree in Colac tomorrow.
Thieves active
Police say campers and holiday makers at Lorne’s caravan parks should keep an eye out, with thieves helping themselves to booze and bikes.
Colac Otway ditches $800 fee
A new building compliance policy has struck out an $800 notice fee and gives more guidance for contesting other Colac Otway Shire Council fees.
Long walk after third impound
A Colac man caught behind the wheel with a disqualified driver’s licence and drugs in his system has had his wheels confiscated for the third time.