Police and Emergencies

  • Bushwalker rescued near Lorne

    EMERGENCY service crews took almost five hours to rescue an injured bushwalker in “extremely difficult” terrain near Lorne.

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  • Fed up with Colac’s boozy behaviour

    FED-UP community leaders say alcohol-fuelled behaviour in Colac’s CBD at the weekend is unacceptable.

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  • Chopper rescues fly fisherman

    A POLICE helicopter rescued a missing fly fisherman after he spent more than 20 hours lost in Otways bushland.

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  • Police search for Ford Territory after theft

    POLICE are searching for a dark Ford Territory in relation to the theft of $30,000 worth of property at Forrest.

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  • Microwave oven sparks emergency

    FIREFIGHTERS used breathing equipment and thermal imaging cameras after a microwave oven caught fire and engulfed a Colac bed and breakfast in smoke.

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  • Nurses see damage of road crashes

    COLAC’S emergency department nurses understand the impact of road accidents.

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  • Bravery medals for rescue heroes

    ELLIMINYT’S Arron Graham thought he was facing jury duty when he received a letter from the government but instead discovered he was receiving an Australian Bravery Medal.

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  • Elderly woman slept through theft

    THIEVES have stolen an elderly woman’s television from her Winchelsea home while she slept.

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