Police and Emergencies
State forest workers help rescue lost man
TWO STATE forest workers had an unexpected hand in saving a missing man’s life after he became lost in the Otways near Lake Elizabeth.
Police escort councillor from Colac Otway meeting
APOLLO BAY police escorted councillor Chris Smith out of a Colac Otway Shire Council meeting this week after he refused to sit in his allocated seat.
Minister prioritises police station
VICTORIA’S Police and Corrections Minister says he will prioritise the replacement or upgrade of the Colac Police Station after visiting the dated building.
Thief targets grieving widow
A COLAC district woman is devastated after thieves stole her husband’s wedding rings from her home, eight weeks after his death.
Truck full of cattle rolls on highway
A TRUCK driver had a lucky escape after his B-double truck rolled west of Colac on the Princes Highway yesterday.
Volunteer shares vivid memories
A COLAC and district firefighter remembers the eerie feeling the morning of one of the Otway’s darkest days.
Ram-raid attack on Colac store
COLAC business owners are counting the cost of damage and stolen goods after thieves ram-raided their Murray Street store.
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.
