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Tourism sector needs support
A Great Ocean Road tourism leader says a further state-wide lockdown is necessary to avoid more damaging, longer-term impacts to the region’s visitor economy. Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism chairman Wayne Kayler-Thomson said the current stage three lockdown would have “devastating” consequences on the region’s industry, but he believed the restrictions were necessary to suppress […]
Colac tests a priority
Barwon Health is prioritising testing for the Colac region to reduce wait times as much as possible, a DHHS spokesperson says.
Warmer shelters for health staff
Hard-working Colac health staff received some winter comfort this week, with the arrival of new insulated tents at Central Reserve’s COVID-19 testing facility.
Mildura mate-date fine withdrawn
Police have withdrawn a COVID fine for an Apollo Bay man who was heading to see a mate at Mildura.
Playground and library lockdowns
Corangamite Shire Council’s playgrounds and skate parks, sport facilities, halls, theatre, libraries and Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre have closed for stage three COVID-19 restrictions.
Sewing circle helps health service
Timboon and District Healthcare Service has called on community members to join an effort to sew face masks for the service’s staff and volunteers.
MAYORAL MATTERS: Full of praise for young people
As a community we have shown leadership by setting an example and how to manage, in a calm and responsible manner, a crisis that impacts all of us.
Childcare centre remains open after scare
Colac’s Millville Childcare Centre remains open to families because a staff member who tested positive to COVID-19 had not worked while they were infectious. Millville informed families this week that a staff member had returned a positive test but had not been to the centre’s premises since Tuesday last week. The employee was a close […]