Articles by Jacob Traynor
Hearty community meals at Forrest
The Forrest community is banding together to provide hearty meals for isolated and vulnerable residents amid the coronavirus crisis.
Anzac spirit is alive at RSL during lockdown
There’s a smorgasbord of history on show at the Colac RSL; it’s just a shame no-one can see it.
Online help to stay connected at a distance
Colac’s streets might be quiet, but a Colac photographer is capturing families in action in the midst of self-isolation.
Stalwart calls for two loos
Extra toilet facilities at Colac Memorial Square’s eastern end would ease the strain on traffic and improve safety for families, Colac’s Lindsay Hulm says.
Online opportunity for council comment
People wanting a say on Colac Otway planning committee matters today can hopefully have it from home.
Ram-raid thief steals firefighting equipment
Thieves have ram-raided Kawarren’s fire station and stolen emergency responder equipment.
Beach patrols end early
Beaches from Lorne to Apollo Bay and beyond will be unpatrolled this Easter period, as lifesaving clubs close to curb all non-essential activity.
Huge tomatoes impress
They say everything is bigger out at Birregurra – just ask Keith Bennett, hobby gardener of 50 years whose impressive crop of home-grown tomatoes this season would keep Paul Bunyan’s belly
full.