Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Father off the roads for drink-drive crash

    A Colac father who was more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit when he crashed with an unrestrained toddler in the front seat has avoided jail.

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  • Water smart program open

    Barwon Water customers across the district can apply to replace their top-loading washing machines with a front-loading machine through a residential water saving program.

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  • Council committee open

    Corangamite Shire Council is seeking new members for the Mount Leura and Sugarloaf management committee, with positions closing soon.

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  • Ranger advice for pet safety

    A Corangamite Shire Council ranger is urging the community to follow three important steps to keep their pets safe.

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  • Kickstart food skills

    Young people in the Colac Otway region can boost their hospitality skills and job prospects with a free approaching-training opportunity.

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  • Drug driver off the roads

    A Colac district mechanic has been caught behind the wheel of a car just two days after his driver’s licence was suspended.

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  • Teen to repay $2500 stolen from mum

    A teenager who stole almost $2500 from his mother has been ordered to repay the money and stay out of trouble.

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  • Criminal conviction for cannabis possession

    A Colac district man who ditched his drugs in a bush after police spoke with him has received a criminal conviction and must donate $1000.

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