Court
Husband put on notice
A 79-year-old man with no criminal history who threw a pillow at his wife and threatened to kill her has walked from court promising to be on his best behaviour until the end of the year.
Driving program for hoon
A 33-year-old father who told police officers he “didn’t mean to do a burnout, dude” must complete a safe driving program.
Man fined over mean texts to mother
A 43-year-old man who verbally abused his 77-year-old mother over text has walked from court without a conviction but must pay a $500 fine.
Fines for motorcyclist on parole
An Armstrong Creek man who crashed a bike on the Great Ocean Road has been slapped with fines totalling $3550 for breaching his parole, driving carelessly and carrying a weapon.
Colac father adds another conviction to history
A Colac father whose house was raided for drugs including cannabis and methylamphetamine has received a $500 fine and criminal conviction.
Drunk, aggressive underwear thief ordered fine after resisting arrest
A 32-year-old man who resisted arrest after stealing two weeks’ worth socks and underwear from a Colac supermarket must pay a $650 fine.
$20K bullying fine for Camperdown business
A Camperdown business has been slapped with a $20,000 fine, while the sole director must donate $500 to the Warrnambool CFA for workplace bullying lasting almost five years.
Drug find costly for driver
A man found with heroin in his car after being involved in an accident on the Princes Highway has been ordered off the road for the next two years and must pay a $950 fine.