Articles by Jacob Traynor
Residents gets wheels rolling for Lorne bus
Hinterland residents have kicked off a community campaign calling for a year-round bus link between Colac and Lorne.
Bay’s rates most common complaint
Colac Otway Shire’s rating burden should be used to help address housing issues at Apollo Bay, says one community commenter.
Tribunal case for bottle-o
The battle over a proposed big-name bottle shop at Apollo Bay will head to a planning tribunal.
Liquor accord stays proactive
Pubs, clubs and dancefloors are back to full swing and so is a community partnership aimed at keeping partygoers safe.
Resort work to start in 2023
Construction on a $200-million ecofriendly spa and resort near the Twelve Apostles will start next year, create hundreds of jobs and be a huge boon for the local economy, developers say.
Jobs agency loses its contract
A major employment agency in Colac, Apollo Bay and Lorne has lost a Federal Government contract for the region and says it will look at redeploying staff – but it is unclear how many.
Drug driving offender earns 12-month ban
A Colac woman who was caught drug driving twice and refused to “dog” an associate to police will lose her licence for at least ayear.
Online plan for reporting sex assaults
The State Government will commit to creating an alternative option for reporting sexual assault online, following a push from a Colac district state upper-house MP.