Articles by Jacob Traynor
Police probing Colac fire
Police are investigating the circumstances of a small fire in Colac’s Coles complex.
Man injured in highway rollover
Police, paramedics and fire and rescue crews have worked to free an international driver who crashed on the Princes Highway at Birregurra.
Colac bands together again
Organisers of Colac’s Band Together drought relief concert have praised the community for a strong turnout.
Tobacco trade laws welcomed
Local government and health officials in Colac have welcomed new measures to boost tobacco regulation.
Petition PM about drought disaster
Colac Otway Shire Council should write to the Prime Minister about more support for drought-affected communities in desperate need, a councillor says.
Two-year driving ban for drunken motorist
“If your drinking gets so bad that you’re brought into the criminal justice system, that’s a wake-up call.”
Donations pour in to support farmers
A once-in-a-lifetime tennis tour and an unforgettable scenic flight are among donated experiences that will help fund long-reaching farmer support.
Councils forced to collect new levy: lawyers
Councils including Colac Otway and Corangamite will have no choice but to collect the State Government’s controversial emergency services levy, legal advice says.
