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Fatigued mother fined $1000 for wire barrier collision
A Colac mother has admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel and colliding with a wire barrier while her 15-year-old daughter sat in the passenger seat.
Wake up, switch on, drive safe
Colac’s top highway cop is urging motorists not to be complacent when they get behind the wheel following recent fatalities.
New shire chief appointed
A former magistrates’ court boss and council general manager has been awarded the top job at Colac Otway Shire Council.
Man jailed after Cobden bust
A Cobden drug trafficker has been sentenced to three years’ jail after police found two loaded hand guns, ketamine and cash when they intercepted him for speeding.
Spraying concerns community
Concerned Apollo Bay community members have spoken out about the use of glyphosate weed spraying.
Motorist avoids conviction after Otways crash
A Canberra man who swerved into the opposite lane and caused a head-on car collision on the Otways coast has been sentenced in Colac’s court.
P-plater rollover could have been significant
A probationary driver has faced court for careless driving behaviour that saw him lose control of his car and roll three times.
Sick mum was excuse for Birregurra speeder
A Dandenong district man clocked up a speed of 128 kilometres an hour on the Princes Highway while transporting his sick mum home from a weekend away on the coast, a court has heard.
Service is able to help Joeys
Colac Third Fourth Joey Scouts had a special surprise ahead of their Kangaree.
Students mark body positivity month
Colac Secondary College has marked BodyKind August with a range of activities to encourage young people to be kind to their bodies.
Creative workshops in a friendly setting
Colac and district creatives can let their artistic side flow at upcoming paint and sip nights.
Workshops are opportunity for youngest dramatists
A series of acting workshops for school students is set to come to Camperdown.
Concerns over state’s energy plan
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has weighed in on the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan, with concerns about transparency and future funding.
Community providing vital health equipment
Colac Area Health Foundation has shared an overview of all essential equipment that has been funded during the last financial year, thanking the community for their generous support.
Spectacular role for student
A Colac Secondary College student is providing a vital role in the 30-year anniversary of the Victorian State School Spectacular.
Colac teen charged for drugs, fake gun
A Colac teenager has been charged with drug trafficking and a man from the Otways will face court today following police raids in the district.
