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  • Special needs students return under tweaked lockdown rules

    Students with disabilities can return to the classroom under tweaks to lockdown restrictions that take effect from today, while the State Government has also tightened its border with New South Wales to lock out returning Victorians, but outdoor work can resume for some industries.

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  • Travel disruptions across the nation

    Colac and district residents are again banned from travelling to most of Australia as states toughen their border in response to Victoria’s COVID outbreak.

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  • Letters to the editor

    The impact of lockdown, countering climate change, and awards for tourism towns are topics under discussion in today’s letters.

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  • Surf Coast trail cancelled

    One of the Great Ocean Road region’s main annual arts events won’t go ahead this year.

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  • Elders’ Voice group to listen to advice

    An interim Elders’ Voice group will consult with Aboriginal Elders across Victoria to gain their advice, wisdom and oversight during the establishment of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

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  • Pet deaths linked to dodgy dog food

    Dog owners who have unwell dogs who ate fresh or frozen raw pet food bought between May 31 and July 3 should contact their veterinarian immediately.

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  • Lorne schoolies change proposed

    Lorne Hotel wants to stay open later during schoolies week, and has applied for an exception in its planning permit.

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  • BREAKING: Lockdown extended for seven days

    Colac and district will remain in lockdown for a further week as transmission continues across Victoria.

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