Articles by Jacob Traynor
A sign of the times
A road authority has removed a Colac welcome sign, while Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled another.
Highway low speed limit attracts campaigner’s ire
A Colac commuter and Princes Highway campaigner has criticised a new speed limit slow-down between Winchelsea and Geelong.
Stabbing threat puts teen in hot water
A teen who threated to stab another teen again at Apollo Bay must be on his best behaviour for six months.
Sports store break-in
Police are reviewing security footage after offenders smashed in a Colac trader’s door.
Apprentice penalised
An apprentice caught driving at more than 50kmh above the speed limit at Stonyford has lost his licence for 12 months.
Conviction for sideswipe
A Lavers Hill man who sideswiped a vehicle and failed to leave a note has received a fine and a criminal conviction.
Composter hits capacity
Apollo Bay’s community composter is running at full tilt, but organisers have put a call out for volunteers.
Diaries part of new animal code
Barking dog diaries and free cat registrations are part of Colac Otway Shire Council’s new shire-wide strategy for managing domestic animals in the community.