Articles by A Staff Reporter
Drink driver off the roads
A driver who hit two cars and blew almost three times the legal alcohol limit must find another way to get to work for the next 14 months.
No conviction for Chapple Vale camp crash
A 23-year-old man has avoided a criminal conviction for a drink-driving crash that threw his best friend from a vehicle, trapping him under it on New Years Eve.
Man caught with drugs must undergo treatment
A 32-year-old man must pay a $300 donation to the court fund and continue drug treatment, after being caught with drugs.
Fine for assault, breach
A woman who assaulted an emergency worker and breached more than a dozen community corrections orders has been resentenced.
Colac man released after serving 119 days
A Colac man has been released into the community after four months in custody for crimes including assault and threatening to kill people.
Shoplifters target Colac store
Colac Magistrates’ Court has heard about three separate thefts from Colac’s KHub all in the span of four months.
Woolies attacker convicted
A 19-year-old woman who punched, kicked, slapped, bit and spat at Colac Woolworths staff and police officers has received a criminal conviction and been sentenced to 50 hours of unpaid community work.
Drugs hidden in jacket lining
A man who was found with drugs in the lining of his jacket must pay a $600 fine.