Articles by A Staff Reporter
Magistrate waives fine
A woman with exemplary traffic history has been left in shock after a Magistrate dismissed her penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Blow for drug-driver
A woman caught travelling at almost 150kmh in a 100kmh zone while under the influence of drugs is off the road for the next two years and must pay a $1500 fine.
Cheryl’s influence spreads far and wide
The story of Colac basketball through the years features many names worthy of their own chapter. And then there are people like Cheryl Creighton, whose imprint can be found on every page.
Licence disqualification and $1000 fine
A man with a shocking criminal history has had his licence disqualified for the next two years and warned to think twice before driving without a licence again or he could end up in jail.
Driver refuses to confirm identity
A Fawkner man unwilling to confirm his identity to the court will have his charges heard ex-parte next year.
Stepfather guilty of threat to kill
A 36-year-old man will participate in a men’s behavioural change program, after assaulting family members and threatening to kill his stepdaughter.
Two-month sentence for multiple offences
A 36-year-old mother who pleaded guilty to a string of charges including burglary must complete a community correction order once she is released from prison.
Bizarre offending but no conviction
A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to stealing blow torches, a gas canister, alcohol, cooked chickens and $20,000 of items including a samurai sword from a Colac store has walked from court without a conviction.