Articles by A Staff Reporter
Court for ram raid
A Lorne man will face Colac court next month after an alleged ram raid on a Colac service station.
Offender must complete men’s behaviour change program
A 22-year-old Colac man who dragged his now ex-partner out of his house by her legs has avoided a criminal conviction but must educate himself through a men’s behaviour change program.
No conviction for drink driving mum
A Colac district mother who drove to collect her child from school after drinking wine, blew more than three times the legal limit but received a fine without conviction.
Conviction for L plater
A 42-year-old former Colac resident has received a criminal record for driving while suspended without following the conditions of his learner permit.
Magistrate warns teen after assault
A 16-year-old has been given a chance to avoid the criminal justice system after being granted diversion for an unlawful assault.
Fine and licence suspension for Tarneit offender
A Tarneit man who drove almost two hours with a suspended licence to pick up his partner from a camping trip has received a $600 fine.
Colac skipper leads with way
Colac Tigers under-16 captain Xavier Cooknell is one of the Tigers’ up-and-coming footballers.
Talented Tiger and her team eyeing finals
A young Colac Tiger believes her team is very much “capable” of making finals this season as the 17-and-under team sits convincingly high on the ladder.