Articles by Jacob Traynor
Cannabis claim rejected
A Beech Forest man who was caught growing cannabis told police that gangsters forced him to do it, a court has heard.
New vision for accommodation at Birregurra
A pared-down version of a community-opposed motel development at Birregurra is back – and is seeking council approval.
Council to vote on proposed rate change
Colac Otway Shire Council would spend twice as much on employee costs as capital works under a proposed new budget, with the average rates bill increasing by 1.75 per cent.
Inaugural event makes a splash
More than 100 swimmers have dived into Apollo Bay’s open water as part of an inaugural grassroots event.
Anzacs honoured at Apollo Bay: Edmond remembers
Anzac Day has always held a special significance for Edmond Shea.
Webcam angers surfers
Coastal boardriders and residents are up in arms about live surf cameras at Wye River and Lorne’s point.
Magistrate slams driver over roadside outburst
A Colac man who chased a neighbour with a metal tool in a “road rage”-like attack has received a scolding from a magistrate.
Council remains quiet about $350,000 spend
Colac Otway Shire Council is keeping shtum about whether it will be able to recoup an extra $350,000 that it paid to redo a Colac sports oval upgrade.