Articles by A Staff Reporter
Intoxicated offender pleads guilty
A 54-year-old man pleaded guilty in Colac Magistrates Court this month to three separate incidents involving being intoxicated.
Unregistered driving charge dismissed
A Torquay man has avoided a penalty after police caught him driving an unregistered car.
Driver avoids conviction
A 41-year-old mother who drove on the wrong side of the road and followed a car throughout Elliminyt and Colac “to have a conversation” has avoided a conviction.
Funding to enhance stage productions
Audiences at Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre will benefit from an audio-visual upgrade, thanks to a $150,000 State Government grant.
Fine and loss of licence for disqualified driver
A 43-year-old Colac father will pay a $750 fine and lose his licence for a year after driving with drugs in his system and a disqualified licence.
Offender hid drill in pants
A Corio man, who stole a drill from a Colac store by hiding it in his pants, says it was a “stupid action” but he will still have to pay a $650 fine.
Highway e-scooter rider avoids prison term
A 37-year-old man caught riding an electric scooter along the Princes Highway without a helmet has avoided a jail sentence.
AEC provides information for voters
Colac and district people will head to the polls on Saturday to cast their vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum, but a common theme amongst voters is that there isn’t enough information available to people to make an informed decision.