Articles by A Staff Reporter
Delicious, nutritious holiday fun
Colac district children have taken their cooking skills to the next level over the school holidays, learning how to cook delicious and nutritious pizzas.
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.