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Thirty active cases in Colac Otway
Colac Otway has recorded five new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
District patient sent to hospital
Colac Area Health has transferred one Colac COVID-19 patient from the city’s second outbreak to another hospital.
Hire-speed intercept on highway
An interstate driver who was caught driving at nearly 170kmh on the Princes Highway at Irrewarra has told police he didn’t realise he was going that fast.
Bulla sets sights on re-opening factory
Bulla Dairy Foods will further tighten its safety protocols at its Connor Street facility as it targets an early return to work later this week.
Investigations into cruel roo shooting
A callous crossbow attack on a kangaroo at Winchelsea has shocked environmental authorities, who are now calling for witnesses to come forward.
Mayor welcomes roadmap
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor says the State Government’s COVID-19 reopening roadmap is a tough but sensible decision by the state’s Premier, while a Colac business leader says it is a double-edged sword.
Wind turbines start rising up near Simpson
Progress at the BayWa r.e. Ferguson Wind Farm is underway, after the installation of wind turbine generators at the site started.
Mayor calls for positive approach
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram has encouraged the community to stay positive and reach out for support in the wake of the State Government’s COVID-19 restrictions roadmap.