Articles by Alex White
Police patrolling outside schools
POLICE are targeting motorists in Colac and district school zones as students and pupils return to classes.
Two months to find hospital solution
A LAST-MINUTE reprieve has saved urgent overnight care at Colac’s Hospital for at least three months.
Last-minute reprieve extends hospital service
A last-minute reprieve from a Geelong-based health board will see urgent care at Colac’s Hospital remain open overnight for at least three months.
Stabbed man drives to Colac
A MAN suffering a suspected stab wound drove from Geelong to Colac yesterday morning before visiting Colac Hospital for treatment.
Dog dies in Apollo Bay attack
A DOG is dead and its owner injured after an alleged dog attack at Apollo Bay.
Australia Day weekend safety appeal
POLICE have urged motorists to keep their cool on Colac district roads this weekend for the traditionally busy Australia Day rush.
Tourist hurt in head-on crash
POLICE say a Dutch tourist was riding on the wrong side of the road when his motorbike and a car collided near Apollo Bay.
MPs might avoid hospital meeting
COLAC’S political leaders are still undecided whether they will face the community at a meeting to discuss Colac’s hospital crisis.