Articles by Jacob Traynor
Monster agenda for June: council
A major money plan for 2022-23, funding for local infrastructure projects, a community cash splash, millions of dollars in contracts and more.
New cop to oversee state’s west
Colac Otway’s new cop right at the very top has a long background in serious crime and road policing.
Flying fox “nudging” program concludes
Authorities have called a wrap on a bat nudging program at the Colac Botanic Gardens, with the animals reportedly settled in new trees.
Meaning for mural
There’s a deeper story behind an incredible new mural at a Lorne health service, the artwork’s creator says.
Council eyes roadworks after incident
A CFA investigation says road condition was a major factor in a fire truck rollover at Yeodene, with the site of the crash set for a patch-up.
Elliminyt land on market for developers
A major greenfield development that could deliver hundreds of residential lots at Elliminyt is up for grabs, with sellers expecting offers north of $20 million.
Bus petition in Parliament
A Colac and district MP has praised a hinterland’s woman’s efforts to establish a year-round bus link between Colac and Lorne.
Super savings shock
The average Colac nest egg is among the lowest in the region, new data shows, with the typical city retiree more than $100,000 worse off than their counterpart at Lorne.
