Articles by Jacob Traynor
Soft landing for vehicle
A four-wheel driver has been left red-faced after becoming stuck in the sand at Marengo.
Burnouts suspected before Elliminyt road smash
A suspended driver will face court over a string of offences after a dramatic Colac district road crash left him trapped in his car.
Surf’s up for adventurous koala at Apollo Bay
Images of a koala checking out the surf at a popular Apollo Bay beach are receiving plenty of attention.
Sawmill boss muses on big year
AKD boss Shane Vicary sat down with the Colac Herald’s Jacob Traynor for an honest talk about how the producer and key employer performed in 2020, and how a boom in timber demand is keeping locals in jobs.
Shortage of workers hampering recovery
Apollo Bay businesses say a shortage of workers is forcing them to close their doors more often, which is hurting what should be key COVID-recovery trade during the town’s peak season.
Basin upgrade would be big boon for community
Upgrading an under-performing stormwater basin at Elliminyt could reduce the risk of flooding, feed some of Colac’s thirstiest facilities and unlock enough land to create hundreds of homes.
Trinity celebrates stellar VCE results
A passion for human health and an impressive work ethic has helped Emily Hay dance her way to Dux of Trinity College Colac.
Protest stays low-key
Rumoured protests outside a Colac MP’s office yesterday have turned out to be a fizzer.