road safety
Tree cleared from road
Emergency crews have worked this week to remove a fallen tree that blocked traffic on the Colac-Forrest Road.
Drug driver and speeders nabbed on region’s roads
A driver who fell asleep at the wheel before a Colac district crash has allegedly tested positive to drugs.
Police catch speeders in district blitz
Police have apprehended 24 speeders and a drug driver during a long weekend sting on Colac and district roads, but detected no drink drivers.
Drink drive crash charge
A probationary driver will face drink driving charges after a single-vehicle crash at Glenaire.
Region braces for surge in traffic
Colac and district motorists can expect a surge of traffic on the region’s roads this weekend, as Melbourne opens up to the rest of the state.
Driver airlifted after collision
A teenage motorist is in a critical condition in hospital after a shocking two-vehicle crash on the Princes Highway near Birregurra.
Film contest to spread road safety message
Aspiring Colac and district filmmakers have a chance at making the silver screen, with prizemoney up for grabs in a road safety film competition.
New safety features for town entrances
New road markings and signs will pop up at town entrances to improve road safety, thanks to State Government funding.