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Schooling from home keeping family busy
Cororooke’s Meagan Kerr’s family is getting into the swing of a new routine, with son Harry, 7, adjusting to schooling from home.
Region to benefit from ferry switch
The relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania’s port operations to Geelong from Melbourne could provide a major tourism boost for the region and send more travellers down the Great Ocean Road.
Diverse habitat inspires artist
A Lavers Hill artist isn’t afraid to try something new as she explores her creativity and draws inspiration from her own back yard.
All work is homework for teens
In their 13th and final year of schooling, Colac Secondary College’s Year 12 students have been adapting to an unprecedented change in environment, as the coronavirus pandemic forces kids to learn from home.
Week off for AKD’s mills
AKD Softwoods’ chief has praised his staff and encouraged the community to support the housing industry, after the decision to close four of its six sawmills for one week due to a decline in market demand.
Don’t let working from home be a fire hazard
The Country Fire Authority has warned Colac and district people to avoid creating fire hazards if working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New-look cattle market to reduce virus risks
Colac Otway Shire Council has trialled seating buyers in the dairy ring at the Colac Regional Saleyards to allow more people to attend its weekly fat cattle sale.
Driller delay hits oil plan
A tardy oil rig has delayed a major offshore drilling project off the Otways coast.