Police and Emergencies
PATROLS UP: Colac police targeting “alarming” drink-driving rise
Colac Highway Patrol has labelled the weekend of wet and wintry weather a “blessing”, with little-to-no incidents across the long weekend.
Woman injured in central Colac collision
Police are investigating after a car collided with a motorised scooter in Colac this week.
Fatal Colac West collision investigations continuing
Emergency services responded to a fatal collision in Colac West yesterday.
Assault, fire investigation
Police are investigating an assault and car fire at Yeo.
Police investigate device
The police bomb squad has responded to reports of an incendiary device in Colac district.
Teen almost twice the limit
Colac Highway Patrol members say it was “just stupid behaviour” that saw a 19-year-old Ballarat man drive at almost twice the speed limit on the Princes Highway.
BUCKLE UP: Worrying rise in kids without seatbelts
Colac police say the growing number of unrestrained children in cars is cause for concern.
Police warning continues into weekend
Colac police will continue to monitor road behaviours this weekend with the continuation of Operation Compass.