Articles by Jacob Traynor
Great gardens’ grand opening
Colac South West Primary School has celebrated its Grade Four cohort’s planting power, officially opening the school’s new gardens this week.
Lifesaving club upgrade gets green light
Authorities have given the green light to a long-awaited upgrade of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club, including a lift and bigger women’s facilities.
Dashcams keep roads safe
Colac’s highway cops say local dashcam footage can keep dodgy drivers off the road and even help solve other crimes.
Colac kinders give a kindly reminder
Colac kindergarteners are calling on the community to be kind this Christmas.
Councillors kick off with training
Colac Otway Shire’s new councillor group has kicked off with its official training this week.
Police to file death report
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a man was crushed to death beneath a wind turbine blade at Rokewood.
Shire’s seven to swear oath after record vote
Colac Otway Shire councillors-elect say they’re confident about the next four years, with praise for council diversity and continued female representation.
Election results in: waiting for official tick
Two previous mayors will help form Colac Otway Shire’s new councillor group, along with four-and-a-half fresh faces.