Articles by Jacob Traynor
Jail over Colac man’s death
A man will spend four years in jail over the manslaughter of a Colac man at Geelong’s Eastern Beach last year.
Lives at risk: residents urging action at intersection
Residents and police are repeating calls for safety improvements at a notorious Elliminyt intersection following a three-car crash that hospitalised two drivers.
Climate policies back on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council could discuss a climate emergency petition at its July public meeting, regardless of COVID-19 restrictions.
Dumb drifters trash Alvie’s turf
An Alvie groundskeeper has blasted hoons who chewed up the reserve’s pristine oval with drifts and doughnuts over the weekend.
Scores of Colac playground submissions
Scores of residents have had their say on play at Colac’s Memorial Square.
Police nab alleged Coles shoplifter
A Colac woman will face court after allegedly shoplifting more than $400 worth of items from Coles.
Road concerns for community
Deans Marsh residents have safety concerns about an Otways arterial road, and local police agree work needs to be done.
Timboon district man to face court
A Timboon district man accused of sitting on his pregnant partner’s stomach will remain behind bars while waiting to face court.