Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Conviction for fake name

    A Melbourne man who aggressively resisted police arrest after lying about his identity must apologise to officers and donate $1500 to a police charity.

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  • Burglar to serve four months’ jail

    A Colac district father who broke into a school and stole a trolley worth of maintenance supplies will serve four months in prison.

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  • Fine dismissed for clean record

    A Colac magistrate has dismissed a man’s fine for driving almost 20 kilometres over the speed limit on the Princes Highway because of his “unblemished criminal record”.

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  • 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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