Police and Emergencies
School zone speeder clocked at 100kmh
POLICE have seized a motorcyclist’s bike after catching him riding at more than 100 kilometres an hour in a 40 zone at Winchelsea.
Ex-policeman denies hit-run involvement
A FORMER Colac policeman has denied any alleged involvement in the death of a war veteran in a hit-and-run crash 35 years ago.
New penalties take aim at drunks
COLAC drunks could face almost $6000 in fines if they refuse to leave bars, pubs and licensed premises.
Search for missing Geelong man continues
MISSING Geelong man Daniel O’Keeffe’s family is asking all Australians to spend a few seconds “really looking at his face”.
Parents’ worries keep police busy
COLAC and district parents are contacting police with concerns about their children’s online activities almost every day.
Overturned truck leaking gas at Cooriemungle
Police and rescue workers are attending to a gas truck crash south of Camperdown.
Drug arrests follow community tip-offs
COMMUNITY tip-offs helped Colac police arrest five people for drug and weapon offences yesterday.
New equipment to boost emergency services
NEW equipment means Colac’s State Emergency Services officers can be in more than one place at a time.