Articles by Jacob Traynor
Town square for Bay could fix intersection
Apollo Bay’s iconic war memorial would become the town’s civic square, under a new community proposal.
Police encourage Colac community amid COVID crisis
Take care, follow advice and support the local community, Colac’s police leader says.
Burglars hit house twice in two nights
Burglars have broken into a Colac property on two consecutive nights, with investigators calling for witnesses.
Planning meeting to go ahead
Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning meeting will still consider planning matters next month, but likely with a few logistical differences.
Dob in repeat graffiti offender
Police want to hear from people who have witnessed an offender spray abusive graffiti on the Princes Highway near Birregurra.
Man in custody over plantation fire
A man accused of setting fire to a bluegum plantation near Simpson has been remanded in custody.
Tennis courts out of bounds
Tennis courts across Colac Otway are closed, following a recommendation from the sport’s governing body in Victoria.
Barbecue facilities gone, but not forgotten
Work crews have forged ahead with the relocation of Colac’s Lions Park barbecue shelter area to make way for a Traditional Owner-designed memorial space.