Articles by David McKenzie
Storm holds up play plans
Kawarren children have been unable to enjoy their new playground this week, despite playgrounds across the state opening up from COVID restrictions.
Citizenship just a formality for longtime Aussie
Colac’s Roy Bentley says he’s felt like a true Aussie for almost seven decades. It will just become official tomorrow when he has his citizenship ceremony.
Active case numbers fall by one
Colac Otway’s number of active COVID-19 cases has fallen by one to 22 and there have been no new cases in the past 24 hours.
Regional Victoria to cut restrictions
Regional Victoria will take the third step in the process to COVID-normal at 11.59pm tomorrow night, reducing restrictions for Colac and district.
Premier says no new cases in regional Victoria
Premier Daniel Andrews says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 in regional Victoria in the past 24 hours.
Cluster slows down as Bulla opens again
Colac and district’s COVID-19 outbreak has slowed, with all new cases in recent days already in isolation due to being close contacts of previous cases.
Concert draws virtual crowd
More than 1200 devices tuned in to the Colac’s Big Night In concert.
$3-billion business boost from State Government
The State Government yesterday announced $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support for businesses during the ongoing pandemic.