Articles by A Staff Reporter

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.

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.
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.
Measles cases reported in Vic
Authorities are advising about an outbreak of measles in Victoria, with two new cases reported.

Woman pleads to criminal damage
A homeless Colac woman has faced court over an incident involving a car and a wheelchair.

Concreter caught carrying cannabis
A Colac district concreter caught carrying a traffickable amount of cannabis has avoided a criminal record.

Rehab or jail for Colac man
A Colac man has until the end of the month to get into a drug rehabilitation clinic, otherwise he’ll be detoxing in prison for his driving offences.

Teen to face court on sexual offence
A teenager intends to contest a sexual offence charge.