Police and Emergencies
Bungalow intruder shoots man
A CAMPERDOWN man walked at least a kilometre to hospital with a gunshot wound after a home intruder shot him.
Family escapes death by millimetres
A COLAC family has come within centimetres of death after an oncoming vehicle drove onto the wrong side of the road and clipped their car.
Seven locations for security cameras
DISCUSSIONS have pinpointed seven locations in central Colac for security camera coverage.
Farmers take action against theft
A COLAC district farmer wants the rural sector to become proactive in the fight against livestock and machinery theft.
Truck driver escapes fiery crash
A COLAC truck driver has escaped from a fiery head-on collision with injuries to his knee and head.
Woman living in fear
A COLAC district woman says she no longer feels safe in her home after a series of crimes on her farm.
Herald journalist rides out hurricane
COLAC Herald journalist Kate Wilson says a hurricane wasn’t on her list of must-see tourist attractions when visiting the United States.
Police investigate rural burglaries
POLICE are investigating a third burglary on rural properties west of Colac in the past week.