Articles by Jacob Traynor
Coast visitors cause angst
Coastal communities are concerned about Melbourne residents staying at holiday homes and tourist parks despite restrictions.
MP pushes for upgrades to regional courts
A Western Region MP is calling on the State Government to upgrade Colac’s court to protect court users and boost the local economy.
Seat switch proves illegal
Boozy musical chairs, a silly switcheroo, or the mad hatter’s tea party on wheels – either way, changing places will likely cost an allegedly sloshed P-plater more than just his driver’s licence.
A chance to help others
Cressy’s Max Clark is putting his hand up for Colac Otway Shire Council.
Gas opposition growing
Apollo Bay rock lobster fishers have used cray pots to spell out their opposition to seismic testing.
Mayor bids farewell to position
“This will be my last mayoral column as we head into caretaker period.”
The race is on: veteran councillors opt out of election
Colac Otway’s election race is wide open, with 14 candidates officially putting their hands up and three current councillors absent from the ballot list.
Wayward arrow was blunt
A blunt arrow could have saved the life of a woman involved in crossbow mishap at Warrion, detectives say, while police have spoken to a man about the incident.
