Articles by Jacob Traynor
Offender fined
A Colac man who failed to complete court-ordered community work has received a $1000 fine instead.
Fatal crash unpacked: Coroner suggests fix-up on district road
Speed, a local road’s poor condition and driver unfamiliarity all played a part in a fatal crash near Birregurra, a Coroner’s report says – with recommendations to fix a deadly dip.
Blood van coming to town
Lifeblood’s mobile blood van is rolling into Colac Central Reserve’s car park on August 8, with a callout for donors to pre-book their spot.
Birregurra pines will stay
Three pine trees will remain on a Birregurra property after Colac Otway Shire councillors voted against their removal.
Burglars take off with charity tin
Two thieves suspected to be youths have smashed their way into a Colac business and stolen a children’s charity tin – all in under 15 seconds.
Cup reaches Coragulac
A special visitor that’s worth its weight in gold has paid visit to keen Colac district students.
Two-year hangover for driver
A Colac man who refused a breath test will be off the road for two years, while a repeat drink driver’s boozy morning has resulted in an 18-month ban.
Tipper drivers face court
Failing to buckle up has landed two tipper truck drivers in big trouble in Colac.