Police and Emergencies
Forrest welcomes new police officer
FORREST police officer Dale Menzies says working at a one-officer station contrasts to his previous role as a detective at Geelong.
Police ‘ice’ program helps Colac schools
COLAC police’s youth resource officer has started a campaign to educate schools about the “insidious nature” of the drug “ice”.
Colac family angry at ambulance delay
A COLAC father says the city’s ambulance service needs attention after he waited an hour for paramedics to attend an emergency involving his daughter.
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.