Articles by Jacob Traynor
Police invite public to share solutions
Colac law enforcers are looking for local solutions to local problems – and they want to hear from you.
Hundreds join call to restore visitor centre’s hours
A petition calling for Colac’s Visitor Information Centre to throw open its doors all week has amassed more than 600 signatures.
Former doctor outlines stance for state poll
A Colac doctor who was suspended for his views and practises about COVID vaccinations is putting his hand up in this month’s state election.
Two men face cannabis charges after Colac raid
Detectives have uncovered more than $30,000 worth of cannabis plants during a morning drug raid at a Colac home.
Seismic testing company under investigation
The company planning to seismic test an area of the Otway Basin that’s bigger than Tasmania is now under investigation.
Fire captain’s service praised
When Apollo Bay stalwart Dave Howell first took up with his local fire brigade, Paul Keating had just taken office and there were about 30 websites on the internet.
Breakneck city speed
A 20-year-old learner driver reached more than 140kmh to evade police in Colac’s main street.
Central Colac crash prompts arrow calls
A crash on Colac’s main drag has reignited calls for turning traffic arrows at the high-profile intersection.