Articles by Greta Lannen

  • No COVID-19 cases yet in Colac

    Colac is still yet to see a confirmed case of COVID-19, as a dedicated helpline and coronavirus testing centre phone number aims to streamline people accessing tests and assist the community.

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  • Apollo Bay pushes to deter surge in visitors

    An Apollo Bay business leader has encouraged coastal residents to remain kind during the coronavirus pandemic and told people to avoid unessential travel to the town.

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  • Semi-permanent residents return to Wye River

    Wye River’s General Store manager says the town has had an increase in semi-permanent residents returning to self-isolate or quarantine at their holiday homes during the coronavirus
    pandemic.

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  • Apollo Bay getaways postponed

    The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce to postpone its offer of free accommodation to volunteer firefighters.

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  • Granny one click away

    Patricia Callahan’s family might not be able to visit her in person, but they aren’t letting that stop them from having one-on-one time with their Granny.

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  • Keeping cheerful in lockdown

    Flower deliveries, emails, Skype calls and window visits are the new ways Barongarook Gardens aged care home residents are keeping in contact with their families.

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  • Non-urgent surgery pause

    The State Government has halted all non-urgent elective surgery until further notice, as preparations escalate for the health system to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Soupfest organisers promise to return

    The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of the annual Forrest Soupfest, but organisers say the town’s beloved festival will return bigger and better next year.

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