Articles by Jacob Traynor
Schools take novel approaches to stop bullying
Colac schools are using new strategies and statistics to help beat bullying in the yard, despite an increase in reported bullying across the region.
Family pays tribute to father-son lifesavers
The family of Cooriemungle’s Ross and Andrew Powell will remember the men as gentle, compassionate, loving and selfless, while the community mourns the loss of two likeable and dedicated local leaders.
Boy bounces back from heart surgery
Colac’s Goonan family has plenty to be thankful for this Good Friday.
Federal funding for Colac bike race facility
Colac’s run-down old velodrome will receive a much-needed makeover thanks to the Federal Government.
Hair-raising plan getting attention
The Apollo Bay community has thrown its support, and its dollars, behind the cause of one of its favourite sons.
Crowd backs hall’s tenant
The Winchelsea community has voted to pressure Surf Coast Shire Council to keep Winchelsea’s former shire hall open “at all costs”.
Lawyers pushing for more services at court
Colac Magistrate’s Court needs more days with a sitting Magistrate, Victoria’s leading legal society says.
Federal investment in roundabout at black spot
A notorious intersection at South Winchelsea will become a roundabout thanks to a $6-million Federal Government investment.