Drugs
Drug arrests follow community tip-offs
COMMUNITY tip-offs helped Colac police arrest five people for drug and weapon offences yesterday.
Mental health expert applauds Colac youth hub
FORMER Australian of the Year Patrick McGorry says Colac has taken an important step in easing the “silent suffering” of young people with mental illnesses.
Police warn women: avoid walking alone
A THIRD witness has reported a Colac “creep” who masturbates in public.
Police manning phones to catch crooks
COLAC police are manning their phones today in a bid to gain more information on criminal activity in Colac and district.
Hoon does burnouts in front of policeman
A COLAC P-plater will lose his car for a month after an off-duty police officer sprung him hooning on the road.
Police uncover backyard drug stash
COLAC police have seized $150,000 worth of cannabis from a backyard drug lab.
Drug arrests up but crime rate down
COLAC and district’s overall crime rate has fallen despite an increase in drug arrests.
Counsellor aims to reach new clients
COLAC’S new drug and alcohol counsellor says helping people turn their lives around is the best part of his job.