Alcohol

  • Man on best behaviour after bourbon incident

    A man who stole bourbon from a Winchelsea supermarket by hiding it down his pants has promised to be on his best behaviour for the next six months.

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  • Ban, but no conviction

    A man who has been banned from all liquor licenced venues in Colac for smashing glass at a licenced venue has avoided a conviction.

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  • Tribunal case for bottle-o

    The battle over a proposed big-name bottle shop at Apollo Bay will head to a planning tribunal.

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  • Liquor accord stays proactive

    Pubs, clubs and dancefloors are back to full swing and so is a community partnership aimed at keeping partygoers safe.

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  • Owners slam rejection of BWS permit

    Apollo Bay building owners have criticised Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision to block a proposed big-name bottle shop on the town’s main thoroughfare.

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  • Council will defend liquor store decision

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it will engage an external representative if the developers of an Apollo Bay liquor store appeal a council decision to block the store.

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  • Problem drinking support available

    Colac’s Alcoholics Anonymous group is available for people who want help and support for drinking problems.

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  • Alcohol issues surging

    The number of Colac Otway people seeking help for alcohol and drug issues has surged in the past six months, with alcohol now the leading substance issue for south-west Victorians.

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