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CRIME SHOCK: Colac children face knife and theft charges
THREE Colac children aged between 10 to 13 have pleaded guilty to a Colac crime spree, with the magistrate warning them to clean up their lives.
CRIME UNDIE-WORLD: ‘Ice’ and ecstasy in alleged drug dealer’s jocks
A COLAC man will remain in custody for another week after police caught him with illicit drugs, breaching his bail conditions.
Husband whips wife in front of child
A COLAC man has avoided a jail sentence despite whipping his wife with an electrical cord in front of their 3-year-old daughter.
Courthouse attack highlights building’s failings
A MAN will face court early next year after allegedly smashing a window at the Colac Magistrate’s Court this week, in an incident highlighting a need for better security facilities at the court.
Travel agent enters guilty plea in fraud case
FORMER Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff pleaded guilty to 55 fraud-related charges in Geelong Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Alleged drug dealer in jail, co-offender convicted
A COLAC man charged with trafficking the drug “ice”, possessing proceeds of crime and illegal ammunition possession is in custody until Friday when he faces a bail hearing.
Court evacuation after bomb threat
A BOMB threat and an altercation at the Colac Magistrate’s Court this week has put safety concerns about the courthouse in the spotlight.
Colac’s courthouse puts people at risk
A STATE opposition MP has renewed calls for an upgrade to Colac’s courthouse amid safety concerns for people using the facilities.