Articles by Jacob Traynor
Man pinches food and fuel at Winchelsea
Police want to speak with a man over stolen number plates and the theft of $100 in food and fuel from Winchelsea’s service station.
Fund Apostles trail: MP
A Western Victoria Region MP is pushing for the State Government to kick in funding of the Twelve Apostles Trail as part of the region’s COVID-19 recovery.
State extends restrictions on busisnesses
A Colac business leader says extending coronavirus restrictions will tighten the squeeze on local trade.
Colac Otway wants to join Geelong’s libraries
Colac Otway’s libraries could become part of Geelong’s system next year if councillors support a recommendation on Wednesday.
Winch police blitz nabs nearly 20 drivers
A weekend road safety blitz at Winchelsea has flagged down a score of motorists, with police continuing to target speed across the region.
City’s troubling rise in family violence
Family violence is at least twice as prevalent in Colac Otway than it is in neighbouring shires, latest crime data shows.
Bay port dredge finished
Commercial fishers are celebrating the completion of a major dredging project at Apollo Bay Harbour – meaning better, safer access for boaters and long-term security for the Bay’s iconic port.
Driver evades police
Police are appealing for information about a rogue road user who evaded police in a stolen vehicle near Camperdown.