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  • Riordan lashes out at extended government power

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has slammed a plan to extend Victoria’s state of emergency, describing the move is a “suspension of democracy”.

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  • Colac Otway a leader for immunisation rates

    Colac Otway Shire’s immunisation rates have continued at a high level, with the rates for the March quarter above the state average.

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  • Don’t hurt yourself at home

    With a rise in people working and studying at home, an ergonomic set up is vital to prevent injuries, a Colac expert says.

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  • Wind farm company investigates alleged COVID breach

    A report of windfarm workers at Princetown flouting COVID-19 restrictions has led the company leading the project to investigate the alleged incident.

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  • Big discussion for monster Colac Otway meeting

    Buying part of the former Colac High School site, suspending bat dispersal, cutting heritage red tape and changes to community committees are all on the table at tonight’s monster Colac Otway Shire Council meeting.

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  • Giant task to create 500 masks

    The Gellibrand community is busy making hundreds of reusable masks for volunteers and staff at the Royal Women’s Hospital.  

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  • Lane repairs next month

    A lane along Deans Marsh-Lorne Road remains closed, with construction to fix roadside erosion at the site set to start next month.

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  • Star-studded message of hope

    Famous faces and local health heroes have delivered messages of hope and support to more than 10,000 people across the region

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