Articles by A Staff Reporter
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.
No excuse for unlicensed motorist
A Colac mum who has never had a full driver’s licence has been ordered to pay a $650 fine and stay off the road for the next six months.
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.