News

  • Mixed news for unemployment

    Colac and district’s unemployment rates were at historic lows in March before COVID-19 shutdowns hit the state and likely pushed the rate up again.

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  • Last bus ride for a while

    Students at schools across country Victoria had their last face-to-face classes for at least six weeks on Monday.

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  • Man sustains burns in caravan fire and car rolls at Jancourt

    Emergency responders became well acquainted with Cobden-Lavers Hill Road at Jancourt on the weekend after responding to two separate incidents in quick succession.

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  • Bay expects blow from second lockdown

    Apollo Bay’s retail precinct could resemble a ghost town in coming weeks as businesses weigh up whether to stay open during a stage three lockdown.

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  • Delay for college

    Remote learning 2.0 for Colac Secondary College seniors is supposed to start today, but students have been unable to access the school for laptops and books.  

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  • Third option for Twelve Apostles Trail

    Corangamite Shire Council has drawn up a third option of the Twelve Apostles Trail route into Port Campbell after the community had its say on plans.

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  • Bay brigade hitting target

    Apollo Bay’s fire brigade has reached 100-per-cent compliance with its response time targets.

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  • Libraries closing

    Colac and district libraries will close at the end of today for at least six weeks due to COVID-19 state three lockdowns.

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