Police and Emergencies
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Man waited 100 minutes for ambulance
A COLAC district man waited more than an hour for an ambulance after falling from a horse at Bambra, north of Lorne.
Officer’s 40 years of community involvement
COLAC police officer Terry McCrickard says he’s proud to have been involved in the community during nearly 40 years in the force.
Stolen dogs spotted in Colac
POLICE say two $3000 dogs which thieves stole from the Gippsland area, could be in Colac.
Car burns in driveway
FIRE has damaged an elderly Colac man’s car in his driveway.
Car linked to Colac burglary
INVESTIGATORS have released an image of a vehicle allegedly involved in $16,000 animal drench burglary on a Colac West rural supplies business.
Family recovering from crash
A HEAD-ON crash on the Princes Highway has reminded Colac’s Russell Whiteford that drivers “can never be too careful”.
Crossings plan for main street
TRAFFIC jams in central Colac could become common under a Colac Otway Shire Council plan for six Murray Street pedestrian crossings and 40kmh speed limits.
Lower speed limits on Great Ocean Road
AUTHORITIES have permanently reduced speed limits by 10 kilometres an hour through Great Ocean Road towns.