Police and Emergencies

  • Fall from carpark kills Colac youth

    Tributes have continued to flow for Colac teenager Ryan Robbins as Victoria Police investigate his death.

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  • Colac police officer in flood relief effort

    A Colac policeman on the frontline of Queensland’s flood recovery efforts could move further north to help victims of Cyclone Yasi.

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  • Hunters to face examinations before season

    Authorities will train and test duck hunters on their game knowledge in the lead-up to Colac district’s duck hunting season.

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  • Hoon smashes fence in late-night incident

    A Colac couple say they awoke with shock when a hoon driver smashed into their front fence

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  • Two teens share honour

    Two teenagers will share Colac Otway Shire’s young citizen of the year title.

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  • 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.

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  • Victim knifed during attack

    An attempted mugging in central Colac has left a man with stab wounds.

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  • 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.

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