Police and Emergencies
Hoon smashes fence in late-night incident
A Colac couple say they awoke with shock when a hoon driver smashed into their front fence
Two teens share honour
Two teenagers will share Colac Otway Shire’s young citizen of the year title.
Inquest could shock families
Former Colac policeman Peter Goonan says a coronial inquest into the death of Colac man Hugh Wilson will have “significant ramifications” for the town.
Victim knifed during attack
An attempted mugging in central Colac has left a man with stab wounds.
Sun shines brightly as branch smashes
A sun-soaked Memorial Square greeted car enthusiasts for the Colac Custom Car and Bike Show’s annual show ‘n’ shine event.
Holiday makers evacuate park
Flooding has forced 200 campers to evacuate from a Great Ocean Road caravan park.
Winchelsea collision kills toddler and man
A Colac emergency worker says he is desperately awaiting the Princes Highway’s duplication after a horror crash killed a toddler and a man near Winchelsea.
Man threatens staff during Mercy theft
Colac police have charged a man with aggravated burglary after he allegedly stole cash and threatened staff at Colac’s Mercy Place aged care centre.