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  • Staff support census forms

    While the Census can be a challenging process for many, the COVID-19 lockdown added another complexity to the process for Mercy Place Colac’s aged-care residents.

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  • Wait list pain for dental care

    Colac public dental patients are waiting longer for treatment, reflecting a state-wide trend that is causing concern for worsening dental problems and the need for emergency treatment.

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  • Limited resources for tests

    If Colac’s COVID-19 testing clinic was to open every day for extended hours, other Colac Area Health services would suffer, chief executive Fiona Brew says.

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  • Letter to the editor

    Climate change and action to mitigate it features in today’s letter section.

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  • Two-time hoon busted in Colac

    Road police say they have caught up with a man who allegedly dumped his motorbike and ran away after a dangerous evade in Colac.

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  • Winchelsea gets jab access

    A Winchelsea chemist will soon begin distributing AstraZeneca vaccines as part of a national rollout to community pharmacies.

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  • Second opinion for water-logged oval

    Colac Otway Shire Council will get a second opinion on Colac’s Western Oval before choosing on a fix, while the oval will remain closed for matches.

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  • Meatworkers’ shot choice

    Colac’s Australian Lamb Company says it strongly encourages its workers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but respects their freedom of choice.

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