Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Parks proving popular despite cancellations

    Colac and coastal accommodation providers are relishing a busy summer period, despite continuous COVID-19 challenges, with a Colac caravan park having to turn prospective holidaymakers away due to its full capacity.

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  • Testing demand surging

    COVID-19 testing at Apollo Bay and Lorne has been frantic and challenging, Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says, as coastal towns and Colac’s testing sites experience a sharp surge in demand.

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  • Bumper crowds at landmarks

    Visitors to the Twelve Apostles over the new year, Australia Day and Easter periods should plan ahead, as the popular destination gets set to see increased traffic.

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  • Speed limit reductions around coastal landslips

    Colac Otway Shire Council has installed traffic management signs along coastal roads as part of ongoing clean-up work after severe weather caused landslips in September and October.

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  • Extra chances for recycling pick-up

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s waste team will offer weekly kerbside recycling collections, as per waste calendars, to assist the community during the holidays.

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  • Expanded campsite opens at waterfalls

    People will be able to enjoy improved facilities at the Otways’ Beauchamp Falls Campground, as it reopens after major upgrades to increase its capacity.

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  • Testing centre to open

    Colac’s COVID-19 testing site will be open on certain days over the Christmas and new year period.

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  • Fashion passion inspires student

    “I can’t control what’s going on in the world, I can’t control the lockdowns, but I can control what I do with studying.”

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