Articles by Jacob Traynor
Million-dollar plans for Forrest park
New managers aim to take over Forrest’s tourist park from next month and say they will pump at least $1 million into boosting the facility.
Baton taken to city court
A Colac woman charged with bringing a keychain weapon into a courthouse must pay a fine.
Illegal election signs break safety rules
Colac district residents have accused a political party of illegally erecting advertising signs across the district ahead of this month’s federal election.
Crash rider punished
A Colac concreter will spend four years off the road following a drunken motorcycle crash that turned his life into a “complete nightmare”.
Budget snub for surf club
Organisers behind a proposed Apollo Bay surf lifesaving and ocean safety centre redevelopment are disappointed by a second State Budget snub.
Liberals pledge millions for shire roads
Colac streets, a Birregurra bridge and a winding road through the Otways would all get upgrades under a $3-million federal election promise.
Governments join forces for playground
Civic leaders have turned out to officially open Colac’s newest play space.
Smash and grab from shop
Brazen burglars have stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of iPads and other equipment during a smash-and-grab at a Colac business.