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Rule ease reopens door to tourism
Colac and Otway tourist operators are getting ready to roll out the welcome mat, with overnight accommodation returning from midnight Sunday.
MLA reporter returns to Colac’s saleyards
A Colac stock agent believes the return of market reporting staff to saleyards could signal a return to normal operations soon.
Schools transition to normality
Tomorrow will see the return of some of Colac and district’s teachers and students to onsite learning as select year levels transition to a sense of normality after six weeks of remote schooling.
Tourist operator’s plea for reopening
A Lorne tourism operator is urging the Victorian Government to reopen the state before the upcoming school holidays to provide a much-needed jolt to the flailing industry.
VCE exams set for November
Colac and district VCE students now have clarity on their end of year commitments, with the State Government setting a date for the commencement of exams.
Smooth process for TAFE student
South West TAFE student Kiara Burnet’s homeschooling experience had held her in good stead for continuing her TAFE VCAL studies from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local councils cash in on roads grants
Colac and district councils will receive more than $5 million in government funding thanks to a new roads and infrastructure grant.
Bushfire mitigation work
Powercor has been inspecting its technology across Colac and district as part of its bushfire mitigation program.