Articles by David McKenzie

  • Visitors ignore virus warnings

    Beachgoers and campers continuing to visit the Otways region have shocked residents and forced Surf Coast Shire Council to close all its beaches.

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  • Lights off for lighthouse

    The Otways’ campsites and the Cape Otway Lightstation have closed to the public as Parks Victoria aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus in its facilities.

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  • Licence testing for drivers gets put on hold

    VicRoads has suspended all light vehicle drivers’ licence tests and computer-based tests to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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  • Surf Coast sites cut hours

    Surf Coast Shire Council has closed all its public parks and equipment and is temporarily reducing opening times at Winchelsea and Lorne’s tips.

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  • Yarding size reduces but prices are good

    Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.

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  • Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue

    Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.

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  • Butcher snags local support

    A Colac butcher is maintaining social distancing, and smiles, during the coronavirus crisis.

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  • Work begins on $9-million rail upgrade

    Buses have replaced trains between Geelong and Warrnambool due to a $9-million track maintenance project.

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