Articles by Jacob Traynor
Candidate forum tonight
Wannon hopefuls will feature in a candidate forum at Warrnambool tonight.
Cheers to Colac’s impressive effort
The Colac community has dug deep for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, collectively donating more than $68,000.
Health focus for Wannon
An independent candidate for Colac and district’s federal division wants to increase medical training places in the region and create a $1-billion national rural health fund.
Coastal authority leader resigns
The boss of a major coastal authority has resigned, with Colac Otway Shire’s former municipal monitor set to temporarily fill the role.
Birregurra blackspot’s action plan
Residents, road users and emergency service workers say urgent action is required at Birregurra’s Conns Lane in the wake of another crash at the precinct.
MP pledges more facilities funding
A major party has promised to build new female change rooms at Irrewillipe if it is successful at next month’s federal election.
Monitor’s report slams previous council
An independent municipal monitor appointed to watch Colac Otway Shire Council has released a scathing 31-page report that includes 20 recommendations.
Hope for carp-free Lake Colac
The key to winning the war with carp lies with action during drought years, interagency co-operation and a trial virus, a regional fishing manager says.
