Articles by Jacob Traynor
South west roads missing out
A Wannon hopeful says the Federal Government’s promise of billions of dollars to upgrade a Queensland highway shows money is there for road upgrades – if it suits the major parties.
Donations needed to save lives
Statistically speaking, Gellibrand’s Wendy Howard has saved up to 327 lives. That’s because every blood donation can save up to three lives – and Wendy dropped into the Red Cross blood van in Colac yesterday for her 109th donation.
Police press drug charges
Police have charged multiple people with drug offences at a music festival near Cressy, unrelated to a pill testing trial at the site.
Police ‘here to help’ victims
Colac and district police are reaching out to victims of family violence, as the region sees an increase in recorded incidents.
CPA praises media assistance package
A regional newspaper group that includes the Colac Herald has welcomed a Federal Government package to help sustain public interest journalism.
City is great place to retire
Colac is one of the best places in the state to retire, an international geography website says.
Cramped: calls for free camp boost
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says the council needs to look at boosting Meredith Park’s strained facilities “sooner rather than later”.
Push for Bay cattle transport
A shipping company has lodged another push to trial a cattle freight service through the Port of Apollo Bay.