News
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.
Letters to the editor
The impact of lockdown, countering climate change, and awards for tourism towns are topics under discussion in today’s letters.
Surf Coast trail cancelled
One of the Great Ocean Road region’s main annual arts events won’t go ahead this year.
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.
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.
Lorne schoolies change proposed
Lorne Hotel wants to stay open later during schoolies week, and has applied for an exception in its planning permit.
BREAKING: Lockdown extended for seven days
Colac and district will remain in lockdown for a further week as transmission continues across Victoria.
Testing efforts keep hospital workers busy
COVID-19 testing continued in Colac on Friday and Saturday, as Victoria entered its fifth lockdown.