Family violence

  • Offender must complete men’s behaviour change program

    A 22-year-old Colac man who dragged his now ex-partner out of his house by her legs has avoided a criminal conviction but must educate himself through a men’s behaviour change program.

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  • Colac service club aims to empower

    With an increase in family violence incidents in the Colac Otway community, Colac West Rotary Club is hoping their educational signs will empower people to seek support.

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  • Violent dad in custody

    A Colac father in custody will learn exactly how much longer he will spend in prison next week after pleading guilty to a long list of charges including family violence matters.

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  • Victims need to be heard

    Three survivors of family violence in Colac district say victims’ voices need to be heard.

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  • Family violence order breached ten times

    A man who is up to his tenth family violence intervention order breach has received another mark on his criminal record, but this time must complete a community corrections order.

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  • Family violence offender remains ‘in danger of jail’

    A Colac district man will learn his fate for assaulting his partner and breaching an intervention order at a future court appearance.

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  • Screwdriver threat to partner

    A 52-year-old man could face prison time and a community correction order after holding a screwdriver to his ex-partner’s neck.

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  • Banners raise awareness of critical issue

    Orange banners, shirts, bags and coffee cups across Colac and district are part of a campaign against family violence.

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