Crime
JUDGEMENT DAY: Travel agent facing court
FORMER Colac businessman Jordan Dittloff should plead guilty to about 50 theft charges in the County Court at Geelong next week.
KNIFE ATTACK: Man arrested over stabbing attack
A 43-YEAR-OLD Port Campbell man will face court in April after allegedly stabbing another man who had to receive emergency surgery.
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.
Street sign glorifies paedophile’s name
A COLAC district resident is “insulted” her grandfather and father’s legacy now bears the name of a paedophile convicted in 1893.
Heroes catch offender during armed robbery
A COLAC man has received a bravery award for helping stop a knife-wielding robber who was threatening people eight years ago.
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.