Articles by Jacob Traynor
Officials finish Wannon count
Federal election officials have finalised the vote count in the battle for Wannon, while the race has been dubbed the closest in recent history.
Man rescued after Yeo pole crash
Rescuers have worked through the early hours to free a man who was trapped after his vehicle crashed into a power pole at Yeo.
Wide approach is needed to service visitors
Colac Otway Shire councillors will discuss tourism services this month, while a Great Ocean Road tourism expert says reaching travellers is about more than just Google or tourist centres.
Crossroads crash death
An 18-year-old has died and three people have been hospitalised following a two-car crash at Cobden.
Last day to have a say
How should the Colac Otway Shire Council be earning its income, and where should it go? How should it be looking after community assets in the long term?
Dinosaur footprints are legit
Dinosaur footprints discovered near Skenes Creek likely belong to agile, three-toed carnivores, a fossil expert says – but full details must wait until after a scientific study.
Bank card use investigated
Police are appealing for help after an unknown man used a lost bank card to go on a shopping spree in Colac.
Ute stolen from farm
Brazen offenders have hiked up a driveway to steal a farm ute in broad daylight at Pirron Yallock.