Articles by A Staff Reporter
Breach included 140 text messages
A 45-year-old man who breached a no-contact intervention order by messaging his wife more than 140 times in 16 days must complete a men’s behaviour change program and stay out of trouble for the next year and a half.
Suspended motorist escapes with a fine
A Colac man who drove with a suspended licence must pay a $400 fine.
Colac man back to court on party assault charge
A 23-year-old Colac man is expected to plead guilty in March to charges relating to an assault following a work Christmas party in 2022.
Unlicensed drink-driver receives correction order
A Colac father caught driving without a licence at more than four times the legal alcohol limit has avoided jail time.
Violent behaviour in front of children
A man who ran at his victim swinging a tyre iron has avoided a criminal record but must complete an anger management course and donate $750 to Beyond Blue.
Mistake proves costly for suspended driver
A Colac district man must pay a $750 fine for driving while suspended near Apollo Bay.
Colac Scouts’ journey to Jamboree
Colac Scouts Beau Woods and Sam Butler have joined about 4000 other Scouts and leaders for the 23rd Aotearoa New Zealand Scout Jamboree.
Truck driver cautioned over missing interlock
A truck driver caught driving without an alcohol interlock device fitted to his truck must be on his best behaviour for the next six months and pay $500 to a court fund.