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Returned travellers seek tests
The number of people accessing COVID-19 tests in Colac slightly declined this week, but 13 people who received tests on Monday were related to New South Wales travel, Colac Area Health says.
Just dropping in
It has been an exciting start to 2021 for Colac’s Cara Hudson and Alex Baird, who welcomed their son Ollie into the world this week.
High rate of drugs detected on roads
Colac Otway’s road police say there has been a decrease in drink driving this silly season, but one in four drivers tested for drugs returned positive.
Landslips and flood at Skenes
Almost 200mm of rain in the Otways has led to road closures, creeks bursting their banks and a waterfall to reach spectacular proportions.
Time of growth for Colac Tech
Bruno D’Elia has fond memories of his time as principal of the Colac Technical School. Students’ awards, teachers’ unity, growing enrolments and expanding facilities stand out as highlights.
Low numbers for rest stop
A lack of travellers has forced Colac Driver Reviver volunteers to reduce opening times at the roadside rest stop.
Just dropping in
An early morning visitor gave an Elliminyt couple quite the surprise yesterday.
Campers’ cars caught in flood
Campers were unable to move their cars in time as rising floodwater inundated a car park at Cumberland River this week.