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  • Colac Otway’s public services now back open

    Colac Otway Shire Council has reopened most of its services as regional Victoria’s snap COVID-19 lockdown eases.

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  • Trial over truck crash death

    The truck driver involved in a crash that killed a passenger on an Otways road is set to face trial.

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  • Eventful start for principal

    New Colac Secondary College principal Shane Elevato has had a baptism of fire during his first week in the top job.

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  • Responders need safe passage

    Colac’s first responders say too many motorists are failing to slow down while they perform their vital services.

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  • Year 12 exams delayed again

    Year 12 students will have extra study time for important exams after the State Government again postponed General Achievement Tests.

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  • Bay boats enjoy open water

    More dredging and related works have boosted Apollo Bay Harbour access and safety even further.

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  • Businesses relieved with early exit, but want consideration in lockdown decisions

    Colac businesses were “over the moon” to receive an early restrictions reprieve and resume trading yesterday after the state’s sixth lockdown. But calls have intensified for a more nuanced approach to state-wide restrictions after the Colac district went into lockdown despite zero cases escaping Melbourne.

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  • Hundreds get tested during past weeks

    Colac’s COVID-19 testing clinic has tested 277 people in the past two weeks.

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