Police and Emergencies
Woman hurt in horse fall
PARAMEDICS airlifted a Colac district woman to hospital after she fell from a horse on a property south-west of Colac.
Regal police presence for Queen’s Birthday
POLICE say they will have a “regal” presence on Colac district roads across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Carpark thief steals battler’s treasures
A STRUGGLING Colac district farmer lost hard-saved holiday money and irreplaceable photos when a thief stole her bag from her car in Colac.
Sports shop targeted in ‘unusual’ burglary
POLICE are investigating an “unusual” burglary at a sports store in central Colac.
Robber holds up supermarket with knife
POLICE are appealing for public help to find an armed robber who used a knife in a hold up at a Camperdown supermarket.
Juvenile keeps police on the hop
THE police pursuit of a juvenile male after a stakeout in Colac was not all that it seemed.
Raids reveal drugs and weapons
AN Apollo Bay man is facing drugs and weapons charges and a teenager is in custody after three police raids at the coastal town.
Domestic violence reports increase
AN increase in reports of family violence has marred a decrease in overall Colac district crime.