Police and Emergencies

  • Fire hero followed his instincts

    A COLAC man followed his “gut instinct” when he rushed to put out a fire at a Colac petrol station.

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  • Quick-acting surfer saves swimmers

    A SURFER’S quick actions have saved two men caught in a rip at Wye River Beach on the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Quad-bike rider critically injured

    A COLAC district man was in a critical condition in hospital last night after a quad-bike accident.

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  • Residents want bushfire answers

    OTWAYS residents’ confusion over bushfire plans has prompted a “spur of the moment” meeting on the lawn of Colac’s arts centre.

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  • Man caught checking burnt drugs

    POLICE have caught a Colac man allegedly checking on his marijuana crop after it burnt in a Colac district bushfire.

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  • Police have firebugs under scrutiny

    COLAC detectives say they have their eyes on the district’s firebugs.

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  • Arson suspected in Colac district bushfires

    FIREFIGHTERS fear arsonists were responsible for two bushfires which burnt out of control at Irrewillipe, south west of Colac.

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  • Unique cafe latest victim of Colac thieves

    A CAFE which provides training and employment for people with disabilities is the latest victim of Colac thieves.

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