Police and Emergencies
Near miss at rail crossing
A “NEAR-MISS” at a Colac rail level crossing has sparked concern about crossing safety.
Trio’s expensive camping debacle
THREE men’s long weekend camping adventure near Lorne has ended in an expensive debacle, with their vehicle written off and penalties for illegal camping.
Total fire ban today
THE Country Fire Authority has declared today a day of total fire ban for Colac and district.
Thieves steal wheelchair
CALLOUS thieves have stolen a wheelchair from Apollo Bay’s community swimming pool.
Man comes forward after assault
A MAN has volunteered himself for a police interview over an alleged assault of a teenager in Colac at the weekend.
Children locked in hot car
A CONCERNED witness has reported seeing children locked in a car during Colac’s heatwave, sparking a warning from police.
Colac teenager king hit
A LATE-NIGHT king hit has left a Colac teen bloody and bruised after an assault in central Colac.
Police block Colac entrances for carjacker
POLICE blocked Colac’s entrances after a man in a blond mullet wig carjacked a vehicle at Warrnambool, stole petrol at Terang and sped into Colac.