Police and Emergencies
Man dies at Otways recreational course
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man on Possum Ridge Road at Yeodene.
Police ‘here to help’ victims
Colac and district police are reaching out to victims of family violence, as the region sees an increase in recorded incidents.
Crashes avoid the worst
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.
Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase
Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.
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Police investigate motorbike fatality
Police are investigating a motorbike accident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Whittington man south-east of Winchelsea.
Vehicles collide near Birre
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a three-vehicle crash near Birregurra that police say could have easily been a fatality.
Dashcams keep roads safe
Colac’s highway cops say local dashcam footage can keep dodgy drivers off the road and even help solve other crimes.