Police and Emergencies
Man trapped after ute crash
COLAC district emergency service personnel took more than an hour to free a man from a smashed ute after a single-vehicle accident.
Drug bust on return from holidays
A COLAC detective busted a woman with drugs and stolen goods on his way to work on his first day back from holidays.
Police patrolling outside schools
POLICE are targeting motorists in Colac and district school zones as students and pupils return to classes.
Fatal crash near Cressy
POLICE and emergency services are on the scene of a fatal crash on the Hamilton Highway, west of Cressy.
Beeac woman part of ocean rescue
A BEEAC woman was on board an Antarctic cruise ship when it rescued a stricken sailor.
Stabbed man drives to Colac
A MAN suffering a suspected stab wound drove from Geelong to Colac yesterday morning before visiting Colac Hospital for treatment.
Australia Day weekend safety appeal
POLICE have urged motorists to keep their cool on Colac district roads this weekend for the traditionally busy Australia Day rush.
Tourist hurt in head-on crash
POLICE say a Dutch tourist was riding on the wrong side of the road when his motorbike and a car collided near Apollo Bay.