Articles by Jacob Traynor
Pub sells for over $10 million
The iconic Apollo Bay Hotel has sold for “well over” $10.5 million, with its new owner choosing to remain a mystery.
Speed demon: motorist avoids jail after avoiding police at 218kmh
A Camperdown farm worker who reached speeds of 218kmh while evading police on the Princes Highway near Winchelsea has lost his licence and will have a black mark against his criminal record.
Lovely Lindenau steeped in history
It’s no surprise that Colac historian Helen Paatsch feels strong ties to her home and garden.
Council puts land back on the market
Council-owned land near Lake Colac is back on the market.
Police investigate theft of four-wheel drives
Two four-wheel drives have been stolen overnight in Colac, with investigators appealing for public assistance.
Driver fined over offal spill
A truck driver who spilled his load of lamb guts and offcuts at a Colac East roundabout has received a $1000 fine but escaped a criminal conviction.
Crime down: data shows shire offences down to an eight-year low
Colac Otway’s crime rate has dropped to its lowest in eight years, new data shows.
Shire celebrates dedicated citizens
A quiet achiever and dedicated volunteer is Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year.