Crime
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.
Thief targets grieving widow
A COLAC district woman is devastated after thieves stole her husband’s wedding rings from her home, eight weeks after his death.
Cat’s shooting angers owner
A COLAC cat almost died after someone shot it with an air rifle and left it for dead.
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.
Ram-raid attack on Colac store
COLAC business owners are counting the cost of damage and stolen goods after thieves ram-raided their Murray Street store.