Articles by Jacob Traynor
QUARRY WORRY: Report’s recommendation backs residents’ concern
A Colac district quarry should update studies about traffic, groundwater, and skinks before it can receive state approval to mine rock at a new site, a report says.
Farmer’s cruelty charges
A Colac district farmer and footballer is facing charges relating to more than forty alleged offences of mistreating cattle.
Here’s to volunteers across Colac Otway
“I wanted to give back.” – That’s why Donna Rice says she dedicates her time to her community, ahead of International Volunteer Day tomorrow.
News briefs: tree on car, dodgy driver and booze burg
A tree has fallen on a vehicle at Lorne, while emergency responders have attended multiple callouts to clear district roads.
Hope is fading for fisherman
Stormy weather halted the search for a missing fisherman who was lost in the water near Lorne last week.
Forest fireys taking action
Green-shirt firefighters have started industrial action for better pay, fresh from battling blazes in the Otways.
Out of range: historic rifle club aiming for new location
A 147-year-old Colac club will lose its home in February as the last active rifle range in the shire shuts down.
Urgent care tips 10,000
Colac hospital’s urgent care department is continuing to see almost 4000 more patients than it is equipped for.
