Articles by Jacob Traynor
Airfield upgrade plans soar
Upgrades at Colac’s airfield are at the planning stage, with shovels potentially hitting dirt in late spring.
Historic speech kept by digger
A local historian has shared a document belonging to a Second World War digger.
Alleged offender remains behind bars
A Winchelsea man who allegedly breached a protection order and spat at police will wait to face court behind bars.
Bats leave gardens but concerns still remain
Noise and light works have successfully scared off grey-headed flying foxes from the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Goal in sight
Colac Otway Shire Council could take the next step towards a community sporting space at the Colac High School site, with long-awaited paddock finally up for grabs.
Love blossoms as war rages
It was toward the end of the Second World War when the Colac girl met the tall boy from Streaky Bay. The wartime romance would develop into a lifelong partnership.
Video’s moving message will stoke more support
A star-studded video project with an important message could help people reach out amid our community’s biggest-ever challenge.
Councillors prepare for strange election
At least three Colac Otway Shire councillors will stand for re-election in October, in a campaign that is shaping up like none before.