Articles by Jacob Traynor
No new Colac Otway cases, recoveries continue
There are two fewer active COVID-19 cases in Colac Otway, following another 24 hours with no new cases.
Units attract objection
A three-unit development in Colac could get the nod this week despite a petition, while Elliminyt residents want to preserve Tulloh Street’s character.
Witness wanted over alleged impairment
Above the limit, under the influence, and all over the road – police have arrested a Peterborough district man for some seriously dodgy driving in Colac, and have appealed to witnesses who might have seen more antics.
Drugs located during Colac warrant
A tip-off from the public has helped detectives arrest and charge a Colac man with drug offences.
Creek repair refined
Barwon Water has included more actions, timeframes and targets in its plan to remediate Boundary Creek and Yeodene’s Big Swamp.
RSL’s future in hands of creditors and community
Colac’s RSL’s administrator says he wants to preserve as much as he can of the club, while community members could be the key to saving the facility.
Council releases economic stimulus
Colac Otway Shire Council has launched its COVID-19 economic stimulus package
to help the community through its biggest-ever challenge.
Motorist jailed over Warncoort crash
A driver will spend at least two-and-a-half years in jail over the death of a motorcyclist at Warncoort.