Articles by Jacob Traynor
Accused burglar refused bail
A mother’s love and a $5000 surety have failed to sway a magistrate to grant bail to a Colac man accused of burglary and theft.
$850,000 for Apollo Bay coward punch victim
An Apollo Bay man who was the victim of a king hit near a local pub will receive an $850,000 payout – but not from his attacker.
Nurse worked amid two great battles
She was a war hero nurse who fought at the frontline of a Colac health crisis more than 100 years ago. Now, as Anzac Day approaches and modern nurses face a new pandemic, Mary Benellack’s story is an important one to remember.
Climate petition’s likely deferral
Colac Otway Shire Council could wait until COVID-19 restrictions ease to consider a community climate emergency petition.
15 rams stolen at Gellibrand
Police are appealing for information after unknown offenders have stole 15 perendale rams from a Wonga Road property.
Farmers thanked and truckies reimbursed for hay drive
The Timboon Lions Club has thanked donors involved in a mammoth hay drive for fire-affected Corryong, and confirmed that transport companies had been reimbursed.
Families staying with off-campus learning
Colac school principals have applauded parents for working to keep students at home, amid clear-as-mud advice from state and federal governments.
Community care continues
Community care workers are on the front line with some of our shire’s most isolated and vulnerable residents; bringing care, compassion and companionship to homes amid the Covid crisis.
