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Letters to the editor
Interstate travel concerns, tree planting advice, laws to stop child sex offenders from travel, and stroke health news feature in today’s letters.
Book lovers easy to spot
Social media has inspired a Colac mum to find a lockdown-friendly way to celebrate Book Week with a community treasure hunt.
Permit for $5-million factory
A new $5-million milk processing facility plant at Camperdown will bring up to 50 jobs after gaining Corangamite Shire Council’s approval.
Passive home is a dream come true
Heidi and Shane Fitzsimmons built their passive-solar home in Colac 11 years ago, and Heidi says its sustainable credentials have well and truly paid off in that time.
Shoppers rush to beat lockdown deadline
Colac’s CBD bustled in the ensuing hours after Saturday’s snap lockdown announcement, which provided just a two-hour window before regional Victoria plunged back into stay-at-home rules.
Lending a hand to Shepparton
Colac Area Health staff know as well as anyone the importance of support during a city’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Racing cup visit scratched
The latest COVID lockdown has once again quashed plans for the Melbourne Cup trophy to visit Apollo Bay.
Recognition for volunteers
Today is National Meals on Wheels Day, which recognises the staff and volunteers who distribute meals and provide company for older and vulnerable citizens.