Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Lucky iced coffee offender

    A Colac magistrate has dismissed theft charges against a 53-year-old woman but warned her not to return to court.

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  • Donut bite while driving costs licence

    A very embarrassed driver was “taking a bite of a donut” when he was caught doing more than 25 kilometres above the speed limit in Deans Marsh.

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  • Prison possible for sexual assault, stalking

    A Winchelsea man found guilty of sexual assault, stalking and upskirting will learn whether he is facing prison time next month.

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  • Trains boost opportunity

    A former mayor and long-time rail advocate has welcomed confirmation about faster trains and more services on Colac’s line.

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  • Court news: campers terrified, kitty litter thief reprimanded

    A man who stole a car and camper trailer with its occupants still inside at Lorne has received 30 months in prison for his drug-fueled crime spree.

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  • Herald named finalist for multiple awards

    Coverage of an investigation into “Fake Patients” at Colac’s hospital has earned high praise within Victoria’s regional news circuit.

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  • Fine for illegal tree cutting

    A Colac district man has been slapped with a $1000 fine for cutting down a tree in the Otways.

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  • The future is bright at Tigerland

    Emerging Colac Tigers footballer Cooper Hayes has shared an exclusive piece with the Herald dissecting the current and exciting crop of young talent at Tigerland for incoming coach Seb Ross.

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