Police and Emergencies
Paramedic refutes claims of ambulance crisis
AMBULANCE Victoria officials say Colac’s ambulance service is performing well rejecting claims of an ambulance crisis.
Theft charges for second man, as burglary victims claim items
POLICE have charged a Colac man with handling stolen goods in relation to a two-month burglary spree across the city.
Wife’s fast reaction saves life
“BASICALLY everything that could go right, went right.”
Paint trail leads to traffic charges
A TRAIL of paint on the Great Ocean Road led Lorne police to a dangerous driver.
Police make arrest over Colac burglary spree
POLICE have arrested a former Colac district man in relation to a city-wide crime spree which included more than 10 burglaries.
Family violence and drugs push up crime statistics
FAMILY violence and drug offences have been the biggest contributors to a rise in overall crime in Colac and district.
Boy stable in hospital after farm accident
A COLAC district boy is in a stable condition in a Melbourne hospital after suffering a serious head injury at a farm near Cobden.
Burglars steal cash and jewellery in another daytime theft
ANOTHER home burglary has taken place in Colac despite police warnings for residents to secure property and watch out for their neighbours.