Police and Emergencies

  • Ram-raid at chainsaw dealership

    THE OWNER of a burgled business says he will need to invest in more security after a ram-raid targeted his shop.

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  • Property crime rates fall across Colac and district

    COLAC’S leading police officer says a targeted approach to burglary and deception offences helped reports of the offences drop by 29 per cent in Colac Otway in the past year.

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  • Disgraceful vandalism traps disabled man at home

    A COLAC man is considering moving away from the region after vandals have damaged his car four times within four months.

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  • Fire writes off Forrest woman’s car

    A FORREST woman’s vehicle is “a total write off” after it caught fire after breaking down near Barwon Downs.

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  • Man charged over threats and explosives

    ARSON and Explosives Squad detectives have charged a 75-year-old Apollo Bay man in relation to alleged threats against State Government employees and other non-government institutions.

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  • Disgusting graffiti attack on War Memorial

    COLAC RSL and city authorities have expressed disgust over a weekend graffiti attack on the war memorial in Colac’s Memorial Square.

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  • Traffic crash injures student

    A COLAC district girl is in a Melbourne hospital after a car hit her as she crossed a road to catch a school bus on the final day of term three.

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  • Court evacuation after bomb threat

    A BOMB threat and an altercation at the Colac Magistrate’s Court this week has put safety concerns about the courthouse in the spotlight.

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