News

  • Messaging on new restrictions on ICC’s agenda

    July 31, 2.30pm

    Colac’s coronavirus Incident Control Centre is working hard to get the message out about new restrictions in Colac Otway.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    With contemporary style and plenty of creature comforts, this attractive brick unit offers private, low-maintenance living just minutes from the city centre.

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  • Schools wait on opening advice

    Three Colac schools that are closed due to COVID-19 scares were yesterday awaiting further DHHS advice about reopening their classrooms.

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  • Push for guidance

    Colac Otway mayor Jason Schram has encouraged the community to keep showing leadership, compassion and support during the new restrictions.

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  • ALC plans return to work

    Colac’s Australian Lamb Company is working towards reopening its plant on Monday after a COVID-19 outbreak forced it to cease operations for two weeks.

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  • Chief Scientist goes back to school to boost pathology services

    Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel could enlist the help of university students to boost regional pathology responses and slash wait times for COVID-19 test results.

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  • AKD contacts reclassified as tests come back negative

    AKD Softwoods has reopened a closed section of its Colac site and workers from self-isolation are returning to work following DHHS investigations.

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  • Visitor limits for new babies

    Expectant Colac and district parents will have to adapt to new hospital regulations after the births of their children, as maternity wards across the state restrict visiting times.

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