Articles by Jacob Traynor
Driver’s actions shock court
A Colac woman was more than four times the legal limit when she crashed into a parked car with her 12-year-old son in the passenger seat, a court has heard.
Extra train might come this year after COVID delay
A fifth weekday train service through Colac could arrive late this year, a state rail project authority says.
Local legend courts retirement
One might say that Colac lawyer and community stalwart Jim Ryan is not so much retiring as he is declaring, after an exceptional innings in the legal profession. Jim has been going in to bat for Colac and district families for more than 55 years and will close his last file on Thursday. The news […]
No bitter outcome for lemon larceny
A pensioner who stole lemons from his neighbour has penned an apology letter and avoided a criminal conviction.
Gelli pub under offer
A Melbourne couple’s bid for a historic Otways pub was too good to refuse, with the popular watering hole going under offer this week.
Panel to look at theatre plans
An independent planning panel will look at a proposed expansion for a Cororooke theatre.
Two-year ban for truckie
A unlicensed truckie who refused a drug test and was caught with cannabis in his vehicle in Colac has lost his driver’s licence for at least two years.
Celebrate your cray cravings
Get your bibs at the ready for some crustacean degustation – Port Campbell’s Crayfest is back.