Articles by Jacob Traynor
“Shameful” behaviour from Colac offender
A Colac man with a history of violence who threatened, abused and punched a woman in the head could avoid doing prison time.
Clarity over abandoned pool plan
Electric heat pumps that would cut running costs and reduce carbon emissions are off the table for Colac’s Bluewater pools.
Turning over: Council sheds light on long list of job opportunities
Colac Otway Shire Council’s staff turnover is the highest since 2017, new data shows – with almost one in five permanent staffers switching out.
Future for community awards at Kana
Colac Otway Shire’s community awards are locked in with Colac Kana Festival for 2023 and beyond.
Guilty plea on truck rollover
A Corunnun woman who caused a hay truck rollover and was caught growing cannabis has received a fine but kept her driver’s licence.
Seb shares lifeguarding story
A callout to Colac and district pool people could help boost crucial staffing stock at the city’s indoor swim spot.
Police warning after safe discovery
Investigators want help from the public following the discovery of an abandoned firearms safe in the Corangamite region.
Brash bandits shock residents
Brazen would-be burglars are intruding onto Colac homes at dinnertime, with police warning residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour.