Articles by Jacob Traynor
Police found with ‘stache
There’s something special growing on at Colac Police Station this month.
Anglesea project has eyes on recycled water
Colac Otway’s revolutionary pipe dream for Lake Colac could face stiff competition from a bid to send reclaimed water to a mammoth tourism project at Anglesea.
District crash injures tourist
A shocking crash at Irrewillipe East has Colac and district motorists crying out for change, while an international tourist remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Dad’s police dedication draws son to the force
Zach Wilson is one of Victoria Police’s newest constables; Leading Senior Constable Pat Wilson is an old hand, with 25 years of policing under his belt.
Cleaning contractor gets the green light
A new Melbourne-based cleaning contractor will clean all Colac Otway Shire Council’s buildings and facilities for the next three years, with praise for a new fine-tooth tender process.
Ship’s ahoy for charity rally
The Pastafarian Pirates of Pirron Yallock arrr ready for their biggest adventure yet.
Colac bids for second AFL preseason game
Colac’s Central Reserve could host another AFL pre-season match next year.
Regular blackouts frustrate traders
Apollo Bay retailers say a new technology designed to prevent bushfires is causing power problems and hurting trade, leading to Powercor shutting off the device temporarily.