Articles by Jacob Traynor
Climate policies back on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council could discuss a climate emergency petition at its July public meeting, regardless of COVID-19 restrictions.
Dumb drifters trash Alvie’s turf
An Alvie groundskeeper has blasted hoons who chewed up the reserve’s pristine oval with drifts and doughnuts over the weekend.
Scores of Colac playground submissions
Scores of residents have had their say on play at Colac’s Memorial Square.
Police nab alleged Coles shoplifter
A Colac woman will face court after allegedly shoplifting more than $400 worth of items from Coles.
Road concerns for community
Deans Marsh residents have safety concerns about an Otways arterial road, and local police agree work needs to be done.
Timboon district man to face court
A Timboon district man accused of sitting on his pregnant partner’s stomach will remain behind bars while waiting to face court.
Walkers lost overnight in Bay bushland
A mother and her twin daughters are safe and sound after a night lost in thick bushland near Apollo Bay.
Big support for Bay surf centre
A proposed lifesaving facility redevelopment and education centre at Apollo Bay would create 40 construction jobs, 10 full-time trainer positions and put the Bay on the map as a nation-leader in water safety skills, project leaders say.