Articles by Jacob Traynor
Man avoids jail over vicious Colac attack
A Winchelsea man who bashed a man in front of a taxi rank in Colac has avoided jail time.
Apollo Bay beware “bank” scammers
Apollo Bay residents beware: scammers are calling homes pretending to be bank officials and asking for security information.
Residents want flood solution
Aire Valley residents have a problem. The waters of the valley have soared in the past week, rising to cut off up to 20 residents and threatening the security of the Great Ocean Road.
Buses help school beat black spots
For the past few weeks during the COVID-19 crisis, the Simpson Primary School bus drivers set out and do the rounds like clockwork. But when they arrive at each stop, the school bags get on. The children don’t.
Marjorie volunteers 14 years an important role
Colac’s Marjorie Hamilton once felt overwhelmed by the legal system, so she determined to learn all about it.
Woman busted during “pee stop”
An Elliminyt woman’s strange pit stop excuse has failed to save her car from impound after police busted her flouting road rules twice in one day.
State Government rejects ward system
Colac Otway Shire will remain unsubdivided in this year’s council elections, after the State Government knocked back a push to change to a ward system.
Jobseekers urged to join State Government’s work scheme
Colac Otway Shire Council is urging jobseekers to sign up for a State Government-backed work scheme.