Court
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.
Mistake proves costly for suspended driver
A Colac district man must pay a $750 fine for driving while suspended near Apollo Bay.
Truck driver cautioned over missing interlock
A truck driver caught driving without an alcohol interlock device fitted to his truck must be on his best behaviour for the next six months and pay $500 to a court fund.
No excuse for unlicensed motorist
A Colac mum who has never had a full driver’s licence has been ordered to pay a $650 fine and stay off the road for the next six months.
Magistrate waives fine
A woman with exemplary traffic history has been left in shock after a Magistrate dismissed her penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Blow for drug-driver
A woman caught travelling at almost 150kmh in a 100kmh zone while under the influence of drugs is off the road for the next two years and must pay a $1500 fine.