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More COVID-19 testing in city
Coronavirus testing criteria have relaxed nation-wide, with Colac’s dedicated COVID-19 centre now testing more people who present to the clinic feeling unwell.
Nurse worked amid two great battles
She was a war hero nurse who fought at the frontline of a Colac health crisis more than 100 years ago. Now, as Anzac Day approaches and modern nurses face a new pandemic, Mary Benellack’s story is an important one to remember.
A lesson on keeping connected
Colac Secondary School Year 12s are keeping connected with fellow students and teachers as they settle into remote learning from home. CSC teacher Dave Treweek met online with his outdoor education students, clockwise from left, Trey Wheadon, Eliesha Cazaly, Riley Calder and Thomas Swayn, as they continue their last year of VCE. The school’s Year […]
Melbourne couple fined under lockdown laws
A Melbourne couple received an expensive bill for booking an Otways motel after police issued them fines for breaching lockdown laws.
Top-quality vintage, but low yield for up-and-coming Otways winery
A turbulent growing season and shutdown of the state’s hospitality industry is challenging one of the Otway wine industry’s new kids on the block.
Pharmacies urge calm for clients
Supply and demand at Colac pharmacies has returned to normal after increased demand and instances of medicine stockpiling last month when coronavirus restrictions started.
National youth survey open
Young Colac and district people can share their views and experiences in a national youth survey.
Council approves poddy farm
A Barongarook West calf-rearing farm can go ahead, despite neighbours objecting to possible environmental impacts from the development.