Articles by A Staff Reporter
Bank card thief avoids criminal record for Colac shopping spree
A Colac district father who went on a spending spree throughout the city with a stolen bank card has avoided a criminal record but must make a $300 donation.
APOLOGISE: Court hears assault on first responders
A Colac woman who attacked and incited her dog on emergency workers while they were conducting a welfare check must write letters of apology to the victims.
Slashing offender receives conviction
A Colac woman was so alcohol-affected she didn’t remember chasing and slashing a man with a box cutter knife in the city’s main street, a court has heard.
Farmer adjourns mistreatment case
A Colac district farmer will likely contest animal cruelty charges relating to the alleged mistreatment of cattle on his Dreeite farm.
Wallet handed to police, drugs inside
A Colac district man will keep a much closer eye on his wallet after it was handed into a police station with his drugs still inside.
Don’t come back, magistrate warns
A Colac district man says he was stupid for attempting to sell a fake Apple watch on Facebook.
Praise for all at Cressy trials
Organisers have praised competitors and helpers at the Cressy Dog Trials.
Court hears speed, drugs and weapons
A Camperdown man who racked up a long list of criminal charges across the western district including drugs, weapons and driving offences will learn his fate in March.
