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Slow but steady recovery for fishers
A surge in interest both domestically and abroad is helping Apollo Bay’s rock lobster industry rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
Stage set for virtual concert
Colac musician Lewis Oborne admits that performing to an empty COPACC theatre will feel strange.
Australia-wide campaign to help violence victims
A Federal Government campaign will help people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence access support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Students hang out in hallway
Colac Primary School students can’t be at school, but staff members are making sure their smiling faces are still lighting up the school hall.
Parent pleased with support
Colac Specialist School Council president and mum Naomi Colville has praised the school’s staff for supporting students and families during the challenging transition to remote learning.
Planning changes help landowners
Colac Otway Shire Council says its latest red tape cut will help thousands of properties and improve development.
Bay suffers tourism blow from virtual festival
Apollo Bay’s tourism industry has suffered another blow and will miss out on thousands of visitors this month, with a major running festival shifting online.
Silver lining to virus pandemic
A Colac doctor says the lessons learnt during the corona-virus pandemic could result in a lower incidence of respiratory infections across the district.