Court
Threatening behaviour costs former neighbour
A man who threatened to break his former neighbour’s neck has received a criminal record for his behaviour.
Cannabis ‘babysitter’ reminded plants still illegal
A Colac district man caught “babysitting” cannabis plants must pay $500 to the court fund and be on his best behaviour for the next year.
Man pleads guilty to dog and wallet thefts
A 21-year-old man who stole a dog, a wallet and attempted to steal a car will learn his fate in March.
Breach included 140 text messages
A 45-year-old man who breached a no-contact intervention order by messaging his wife more than 140 times in 16 days must complete a men’s behaviour change program and stay out of trouble for the next year and a half.
Suspended motorist escapes with a fine
A Colac man who drove with a suspended licence must pay a $400 fine.
Colac man back to court on party assault charge
A 23-year-old Colac man is expected to plead guilty in March to charges relating to an assault following a work Christmas party in 2022.
Unlicensed drink-driver receives correction order
A Colac father caught driving without a licence at more than four times the legal alcohol limit has avoided jail time.
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.