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  • Colac district dodges lockdown, but Melbourne a no-go zone

    The Colac district has dodged a reintroduction of coronavirus restrictions as Melbourne goes back into lockdown from tomorrow.

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  • Five big cheers for Colac twins

    A Colac district family has enjoyed a special milestone by gathering five generations under one roof to greet their newest members.

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  • Bluewater opens, sans ceiling

    Swimmers dove back into Colac’s Bluewater centre this week when it reopened after urgent maintenance.

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  • Riordan blocked in bid to hurry up COVID-19 inquiry

    State Government officials have stonewalled an attempt from Polwarth MP Richard Riordan to bring forward an inquiry into Victoria’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as the government faces increasing pressure while a second wave of the virus hits the state.

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  • CAUGHT OUT: Supply issues and holiday influx sees increase in drivers stranded without fuel

    Apollo Bay has seen a ten-fold increase in motorists stranded without fuel since the town’s petrol station closed for renovations, but the community says the Bay’s makeshift fill-up service isn’t to blame.

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  • Arts group pressing ahead with creativity

    Colac Makers’ Space will use a $9000 grant to combine online and hands-on learning for artists, maintaining momentum despite coronavirus lockdowns.

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  • Winter holiday fun

    Colac and district kids have been enjoying the school holidays, whether it be fun outdoors at Apollo Bay and Lorne, or catching a movie at Colac Cinemas.

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  • Pen pals form a special bond

    A pen pal program between Miller House and Mercy Place Colac has formed a new friendship during the coronavirus pandemic.

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