News
Central hub to draw volunteers
Colac’s Community Hub is now the central place for volunteering, after the launch of the hub’s new volunteer directory.
Irish man charged for Cobden car fire
Police have charged an Irish farm worker after he allegedly torched a car at Cobden.
Frightening events at Bay
A Princetown man has described the moment a man allegedly threatened to stab staff at an Apollo Bay pub, moments after police alleged he assaulted workers and stole a knife at a separate venue.
Assault victims compensated
Victims of former Colac teacher and sex offender Kevin Myers have blazed a trail for fellow survivors suffering in silence, an advocate for the men says, in what he describes as a grim chapter of Colac’s history.
Alleged burglar returns to scene of the crime
Police have arrested and charged a wanted Colac woman after they located her in a vacant Colac house; the same location where she had allegedly been linked to a burglary last year.
Alleged antique thief brandishes a sword
A Colac 20-year-old has allegedly stolen $30,000 of antique items before brandishing a weapon on police when they attempted to arrest him.
Farm equipment stolen
Police are appealing for information about the theft of a quad bike and farming equipment from a property at Warrion.
Letters to the editor
Roads funding, driver behaviour and aged care reform feature in today’s letters.