Court
Learner avoids conviction
A Colac learner driver who blew a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit on an early morning drive with a car full of friends has avoided a criminal conviction but won’t be driving for the next nine months.
Lucky iced coffee offender
A Colac magistrate has dismissed theft charges against a 53-year-old woman but warned her not to return to court.
Donut bite while driving costs licence
A very embarrassed driver was “taking a bite of a donut” when he was caught doing more than 25 kilometres above the speed limit in Deans Marsh.
Prison possible for sexual assault, stalking
A Winchelsea man found guilty of sexual assault, stalking and upskirting will learn whether he is facing prison time next month.
Fine for illegal tree cutting
A Colac district man has been slapped with a $1000 fine for cutting down a tree in the Otways.
Prison warning for drug-driver
A man who has continued to drive on drugs despite going to court multiple times for drug driving will learn his fate next week.
Loss of licence for drug rider
A man who smoked cannabis the night before he was involved in a motorcycle crash on the Great Ocean Road has lost his licence for 15 months and must pay a $900 fine.
Local farmer to face court on animal cruelty charges
A south west farmer will face Colac court later this month charged with animal cruelty offences.
