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Victoria enters seven-day lockdown
The State Government has announced Victoria will go into lockdown from 8pm tonight, following new mystery COVID-19 cases.
Victoria on edge as COVID cases emerge
Victorian health authorities are on alert after new mystery cases of COVID-19 emerged this week.
Reading ramps up for MS research
Students across Colac and the Otways will hit the books hard this month for the MS Readathon.
Rising rent ramps up pressure on housing affordability
Colac’s rental vacancy rate is at a nine-year low and rentals are becoming unaffordable for low-income workers, new data shows, as the city remains in the grips of a housing crisis.
Whales cause a splash for viewers off Lorne
A whale mother and calf have put on a show at Lorne, drawing a crowd of excited onlookers.
Final chance for Lorne Co-op
Lorne residents have a glimmer of hope to save the town’s former Fishermen’s Co-Operative building, after Surf Coast Shire Council deferred a decision to allow a Point Grey precinct development to progress.
Proposed rule could hurt regional network
A regional advocacy group fears regional mobile and internet services could be under threat, in the wake of a new competition watchdog report.
Beeac hotel’s hidden gems
A former stable behind Beeac’s Farmers Arms Hotel is home to a treasure trove of classic cars and parts, attracting visitors from far and wide to marvel at the collection.