Police and Emergencies

  • Authorities introduce fire restrictions early

    COLAC district residents have until Monday to complete burnoffs on their property with officials bringing forward the start of this year’s fire season.

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  • Managers vow to re-plant cemetery’s burnt hedge

    COLAC CEMETERY’S manager says the cemetery’s fire-damaged hedge could take about five years to re-grow.

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  • Alleged drug dealer in jail, co-offender convicted

    A COLAC man charged with trafficking the drug “ice”, possessing proceeds of crime and illegal ammunition possession is in custody until Friday when he faces a bail hearing.

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  • 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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